Manchester Metropolis can lengthen their lead on the prime of the Premier League desk with a tenth consecutive win towards Brentford tonight.
Pep Guardiola’s facet haven’t dropped factors within the title race since they had been overwhelmed 2-0 by Crystal Palace in October.
Their 9 wins since has opened up a niche over Liverpool and Chelsea heading into the New 12 months – with each these groups dealing with off on 2 January.
Brentford, in the meantime, had been defeated 2-0 by Brighton on Boxing Day and will probably be trying to construct on their spectacular first half to the season, though Thomas Frank’s facet have various damage absences.
Right here’s all the things you want to know earlier than the sport this night.
When is it?
The match will kick-off at 20:15 GMT on Wednesday 29 December on the Brentford Neighborhood Stadium.
How can I watch?
The fixture will probably be accessible to observe on Amazon Prime. For those who’re not an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, begin a free 30-day trial right here.
Workforce information
Brentford have various damage issues, with Kristoffer Ajer, Rico Henry, David Raya, Mathias Jorgensen, Charlie Goode, Vitaly Janelt, Bryan Mbeumo and Joshua Dasilva all both uncertain or dominated out. Christian Norgaard can also be out as a result of suspension.
Rodri, Kyle Walker and John Stones had been all lacking for the Boxing Day win over Leicester however might return right here. Guardiola is definite to make adjustments, with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish doubtlessly in line for a recall.
Predicted line-ups
Brentford: Fernandez; Pinnock, Jansson, Sorensen; Canos, Jensen, Onyeka, Ghoddos, Thompson; Wissa, Toney
Man Metropolis: Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Zinchenko; Fernandinho, Gundogan, Bernardo; Foden, Grealish, Jesus
Odds
Brentford: 15/1
Draw: 7/1
Man Metropolis: 1/7
Prediction
Again Metropolis’s power in depth to return to the fore, and Foden and Grealish to make constructive contributions on their returns, in a cushty away win. Brentford 0-3 Manchester Metropolis
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