DATE: 03/05/13
KICK OFF: 15.00pm
VENUE: Liberty Stadium
PREDICTION: 1-2
Preview
The blues travel to Wales on Saturday, looking to slay an underperforming Swansea side.
Laudrup's side have won only once since their emphatic Carling Cup victory over Bradford City in February. However, with Premiership safety comfortably confirmed, the Swans can possibly be excused for their recent lackluster performances.
Star Spaniard Michu has almost surrendered his charge for the golden boot with only 2 goals in his last 7 games and now sits 8 goals behind Golden Boot leader Robin Van Persie. Nevertheless, the £2million man signed from Rayo Vallecano has been a revelation this season and will be hopeful of reigniting his goalscoring form against City this weekend.
Mancini's men were the victims of a Swansea suckerpunch last season when Luke Moore headed home in the 83rd minute to deal a hefty blow to City's title push. With Silva, Milner and Sergio all now fully fit, the Italian will expect his side to grab the three points this time around.
Mancini has also hinted that Scott Sinclair, signed from Swansea in the summer, will be on his way out come the July transfer window. Opportunities have been scarce for the winger this season and City's weekend opponents have been cited as his next possible suitors.
A win in Wales on Saturday will almost definitely seal second spot for the blues.
COME ON CITY!
Line-Up
As the FA Cup Final looms, rotation remains likely in City's line-up.
Joleon Lescott will be hopeful of keeping his place in defence following an impressive display against West Ham last weekend.
Aguero and Tevez are likely to line-up together once again and Joe Hart, despite his late mistake, should keep his place between the sticks.
Head to Head
Between 1926 (Swansea and City's first ever meeting) and 1938, a whopping total of 34 goals in 6 games were scored in meetings between the two sides. These include a 7-4 win for City and a 5-3 win for Swansea.
The blues have a habit of knocking a few past the Welsh side and began their title winning season with a 4-0 win over the 2011/2012 newly promoted side. History favours City and they will be looking to add to their impressive record on Saturday.
Key Men
Michu
The Spaniard has proven to be one of the signings of the season. Laudrup paid £2million for the striker who has netted 17 league goals this season so far. Despite his recent drought, the big striker always poses a threat and will be Swansea's main threat this weekend.
Yaya Toure
The Ivorian ran the show against West Ham last weekend and showed his class with a delightful left footed finish to seal the game for City. Swansea like to play the ball about and so his powerful presence in the midfield will be vital to his sides chances of victory on Saturday.
Fantasy Premier League Leaders
Mancini's men were the victims of a Swansea suckerpunch last season when Luke Moore headed home in the 83rd minute to deal a hefty blow to City's title push. With Silva, Milner and Sergio all now fully fit, the Italian will expect his side to grab the three points this time around.
Mancini has also hinted that Scott Sinclair, signed from Swansea in the summer, will be on his way out come the July transfer window. Opportunities have been scarce for the winger this season and City's weekend opponents have been cited as his next possible suitors.
A win in Wales on Saturday will almost definitely seal second spot for the blues.
COME ON CITY!
Line-Up
As the FA Cup Final looms, rotation remains likely in City's line-up.
Joleon Lescott will be hopeful of keeping his place in defence following an impressive display against West Ham last weekend.
Aguero and Tevez are likely to line-up together once again and Joe Hart, despite his late mistake, should keep his place between the sticks.
Head to Head
Between 1926 (Swansea and City's first ever meeting) and 1938, a whopping total of 34 goals in 6 games were scored in meetings between the two sides. These include a 7-4 win for City and a 5-3 win for Swansea.
The blues have a habit of knocking a few past the Welsh side and began their title winning season with a 4-0 win over the 2011/2012 newly promoted side. History favours City and they will be looking to add to their impressive record on Saturday.
Key Men
Michu
The Spaniard has proven to be one of the signings of the season. Laudrup paid £2million for the striker who has netted 17 league goals this season so far. Despite his recent drought, the big striker always poses a threat and will be Swansea's main threat this weekend.
Yaya Toure
The Ivorian ran the show against West Ham last weekend and showed his class with a delightful left footed finish to seal the game for City. Swansea like to play the ball about and so his powerful presence in the midfield will be vital to his sides chances of victory on Saturday.
Fantasy Premier League Leaders
Michu 178 points
Jonathan De Guzman 119 points
Wayne Routledge 114 points
Carlos Tevez 160 points
David Silva 134 points
Joe Hart 134 points
Top Scorers
Michu
21
Carlos Tevez
17
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