Huddersfield vs Manchester City – Sunday 26th November 2017 – 16:00 - Sky Sports Football

Huddersfield are 11/1 with Steve Mounie and Laurent Depoitre at 12/1 to score first.

Huddersfield face Man City at the John Smith's Stadium on Sunday afternoon, in a packed Sunday afternoon of football.

Callum Wilson continued his return from a long-term injury with a well-deserved hat-trick (26, 31, 84).

Wilson struck twice in the space of five minutes in the first half, before completing the job six minutes before the end.

Bournemouth were reduced to ten men when Simon Francis saw red just before the interval (45+4).

Harry Arter scored Bournemouth's third (70), with the midfielder scoring the goal that all but confirmed their victory.

For Huddersfield, it's another tough result and it means they are have now tasted defeat four times in six matches.

 

Excellent Start

Huddersfield did have an impressive start to their debut season in the PL, but they have really struggled of late.

David Wagner has managed to pull off one of the biggest wins in their history during this run, beating Manchester United 2-1 four games ago.

Four defeats in their last six have seen them slide down the table, they face a goliath task in the form of Man City.

They are 10th in the Premier League, with 15 points from their opening 12 games.

 

Terriers Underdogs

David Wagner's side come into this match as underdogs, despite enjoying home advantage.

This will be a tough match for Huddersfield, they will take confidence from beating City's rivals Manchester United.

Huddersfield will be looking for their 19th win in 69 matches against the Sky Blues.

Still Unbeaten

Manchester City come into this match in outstanding form, winning their last match 2-0 against Leicester.

Vincent Kompany was lucky to remain on the pitch after a poor challenge on Jamie Vardy just two minutes into the game.

Guardiola's side took full advantage as Gabriel de Jesus opened the scoring just before half-time (45).

Kevin De Bruyne doubled their lead just four minutes after the restart (49), with the Belgian continuing his fine form.

It means Manchester City maintain their eight point advantage and crucially their unbeaten start.

Europe Progression

Man City come into this match top of the Premier League, with 34 points from their opening 12 matches.

They have been on an incredible run in all competitions, with no wins in their last six matches.

A win in midweek against Feyenoord guarantees their progression to the Champions League last 16.

They face a tough challenge in Huddersfield, with rivals United slipping up against them recently.

 

City Favourites

Guardiola's men come into this match as the favourites, with their excellent form informing the bookies.

This could be a potential banana skin for City, with United failing to beat them recently.

City will be looking to make it back to back wins against Huddersfield.

Man City are 1/5 with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus at 9/4 to open the scoring.

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Aguero to score first @ 9/4

Tip 2 – Man City to win 4-1 @ 14/1

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