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5 Bold Predictions For Stoke City vs. Manchester City In EPL Week 25

5 Bold Predictions For Stoke City vs. Manchester City In EPL Week 25

5 Bold Predictions for Stoke City vs. Manchester City in EPL Week 25
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At one point, Manchester City was level on points at the top of the Barclays Premier League. However, a five-game winless streak has seen the Citizens fall seven points back of the league leaders. Meanwhile, Stoke has beaten Manchester City once this season and will hope to repeat the task at home in front of their fans.

5. Asmir Begovic will not be busy

5. Asmir Begovic will not be busy
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5. Asmir Begovic will not be busy

5. Asmir Begovic will not be busy
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Once considered one of the best attacking teams on the planet, Manchester City have lost their potency in attack over the last few weeks. Struggling to create chances, Asmir Begovic will not have a lot of work to do over the course of 90 minutes against the Citizens.

4. Sergio Aguero's scoreless streak will extend to seven

4. Sergio Aguero's scoreless streak extends to seven
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4. Sergio Aguero's scoreless streak will extend to seven

4. Sergio Aguero's scoreless streak extends to seven
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At one point in time, Sergio Aguero was entering the conversation of being one of the top three soccer players in the world. Another injury derailed his progress and apparently his confidence. Aguero has not scored in his last six appearances. Look for the streak to reach seven as Aguero will end this contest extremely frustrated.

3. Stoke will wreak havoc on set plays

3. Stoke will wreak havoc on set plays
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3. Stoke will wreak havoc on set plays

3. Stoke will wreak havoc on set plays
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Stoke City will be missing the services of their most creative player, Bojan Krkic, due to injury. This will force Stoke to focus on set plays as a way to find the back of the net. With numerous aerial threats and the potential of Charlie Adam free kicks, look for Stoke to create several chances from corners and set pieces.

2. Manchester City will lose without Yaya Toure

2. Manchester City cannot with without Yaya Toure
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2. Manchester City will lose without Yaya Toure

2. Manchester City cannot with without Yaya Toure
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Manchester City knew Yaya Toure is an important piece to the puzzle. However, they never could have imagined how difficult life would be without the powerful midfielder. Manchester City are winless in their last five games without Toure and have not won a game without the player in nearly 12 months. Look for Manchester City to continue to struggle without Toure.

1. Manchester City will see their title hopes disappear

1. Manchester City will see their title hopes disappear
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1. Manchester City will see their title hopes disappear

1. Manchester City will see their title hopes disappear
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Manchester City currently sit seven points behind league leaders Chelsea. In order to apply pressure, Manchester City cannot afford to drop points against Stoke. However, Stoke are not intimidated by the defending league champion and will enter this contest looking for all three points. Look for both sides to be disappointed as this game will end as a draw, and Manchester City will turn their focus to the UEFA Champions League.

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