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5 Bold Predictions For Manchester City vs. Sunderland In EPL Week 20

5 Bold Predictions For Manchester City vs. Sunderland

Manchester City vs. Sunderland
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After a frustrating draw at home against Burnley, Manchester City look to bounce back as they host Sunderland. Meanwhile, Sunderland will be looking to continue the success they enjoyed last season at the Etihad Stadium.

5. Stevan Jovetic Returns To the Starting Lineup

Stevan Jovetic
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5. Stevan Jovetic Returns To the Starting Lineup

Stevan Jovetic
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Manchester City have desperately missed their three leading strikers due to injury. Stevan Jovetic came off the bench against Burnley. Expect him to start the contest against Sunderland and provide a much-needed target to lead their attack.

4. Rodwell, Pantilimon and Johnson Will Make Life Difficult For Former Club

Rodwell, Pantilimon and Johnson
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4. Rodwell, Pantilimon and Johnson Will Make Life Difficult For Former Club

Rodwell, Pantilimon and Johnson
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Manchester City will see a lot of familiar faces as they host Sunderland. Jack Rodwell, Costel Pantilimon and Adam Johnson will all be looking to impress their former club. Expect Pantilimon to shine between the posts for Sunderland. Meanwhile, look for Rodwell and Johnson to be desperate for a goal and a little revenge at the Etihad.

3. David Silva Will Not Score a Goal

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3. David Silva Will Not Score a Goal

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Without their three leading strikers, David Silva has carried the goal scoring responsibility for Manchester City. The Spaniard has scored four goals in his last three Premier League appearances. However, look for Silva to struggle against a physical and gritty opponent. Manchester City will not be able to count on him to provide the goal scoring against Sunderland.

2. Connor Wickham Will Continue To Shine At the Etihad

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2. Connor Wickham Will Continue To Shine At the Etihad

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Last season, Connor Wickham scored twice on the way to earning a 2-2 draw for Sunderland. Wickham has earned a reputation as a player who is at his best on the biggest stages in the Premier League. The stage does not get much bigger than the Etihad Stadium. Look for Wickham to continue his goal scoring ways against Manchester City.

1. Frank Lampard Will Score the Game-Winner For Manchester City

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1. Frank Lampard Will Score the Game-Winner For Manchester City

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Manchester City have lacked that killer touch without Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko, and this game will be close until the end. However, look for Frank Lampard to pop up in the right place, at the right time, and score the game-winning goal for Manchester City. Lampard will be looking to get 2015 started on the right track against Sunderland.

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