City is always ridiculed for not having a rich history compared to the other stalwarts in England. But, to be honest, what this side led by Pep Guardiola has been doing in the last few years has been nothing but historical.
They just completed a back-to-back league triumph, something that had not been done in a decade. The last time it was done by none other than Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to beat Watford in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side have been ruthless this season and should dominate this game from start to finish. I am tipping City to win this one with ease and cover the -1 handicap market on their way to a domestic treble.
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Manchester City are in a great position to win their sixth FA Cup and first since 2010-11. Their last FA Cup Final appearance was in 2012-13 where they were upset 1-0 by Wigan Athletic, but after claiming the League Cup and Premier League this season it seems inevitable that the FA Cup will follow.
Pep Guardiola’s side had a fortunate draw on their way to the final after defeating Rotherham United 7-0, Burnley 5-0, Newport County 4-1, Swansea City 3-2 and Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0. The Citizens are paying 1.28 to win the match and 1.70 in the -1 handicap market.
Manchester City have a wonderful team from goalkeeper Ederson through to striker Sergio Agüero. Wingers Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sané are devastating and the midfield is strong with Bernardo Silva and David Silva flanking Ilkay Gundogan.
Man City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Zinchenko; D.Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Bernardo, Aguero, Sterling
Watford possible starting lineup:
Gomes; Femenia, Kabasele, Cathcart, Holebas; Pereyra, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes; Deulofeu, Deeney
Manchester City vs Watford Key Statistics
- Manchester City have won their last 10 matches against Watford in all competitions.
- Manchester City have won 15 of their last 16 matches (all competitions).
- Manchester City have scored 3+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches against Watford (English Premier League).
- Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling has scored 5 goals in his last 3 matches against Watford (English Premier League).
- Watford have lost by 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Manchester City (English Premier League).
- Watford have lost their last 3 matches (English Premier League).
- Watford have lost their last 2 FA Cup matches against Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Watford Prediction
City won 28 of their last 30 matches and 23 of their last 24 at home. They are on a winning streak of seven games, their last loss coming against Tottenham in the Champions League.
Importantly, they hold a 100% unbeaten record against Watford and would have boasted of a 100% winning record if not for two draws before 2008.
They won the last ten matches against Watford and managed to score two or more goals. Watford, meanwhile, lost their last three ties on the trot and was winless in six of their last seven. Away from home, they lost four of their last five fixtures and conceded 14 goals in total during this stretch.