Pep Guardiola and Manchester City is looking to get back to their winning ways when they host Watford at the Etihad Stadium on December 14 as part of Week 16 of the English Premier League season. The Citizens are coming off a stunning loss over the weekend while Watford was victorious in their last game.
Manchester City vs. Watford Match Details, TV Schedule and Live Stream Links
- Date: December 14, Wednesday
- Venue: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
- Start Time: 3:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBC Sports Live (USA), Not televised in the UK
- Live Stream: NBC Live, fuboTV
Manchester City vs. Watford Preview
Manchester City came into their game against Leicester City looking for the win. However, they were pummeled by the reigning EPL champions as they lost 4-2. Aleksandar Kolarov and Nolito scored two goals late to rescue The Citizens from a shutout.
Guardiola is still without Fernandinho and Sergio Aguero, who both still serving suspensions from their scuffle against Chelsea. Manchester City's team defense is in shambles at the moment but Guardiola has no plans on coaching tackles.
"I am not a coach for the tackles so I don't train the tackles. What I want is to try and play good and score goals and arrive more in the box," Guardiola told Sky Sports.
On the other hand, Watford is in fine form as the promoted side is seventh in the league table with 21 points. They are currently struggling fitness-wise but they defeated Everton last Saturday at Vicarage Road, 3-2.
Possible Formation and Starting XI
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Claudio Bravo; Bacary Sagna, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Aleksandar Kolarov ; Fernando, Ilkay Gundogan; Nolito, Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva; Kelechi Iheanacho
Watford (4-3-3): Huerelho Gomes; Sebastian Prodl, Miguel Britos, Jose Holebas, Juan Camilo Zuniga; Etienne Capoue, Valon Behrami, Adlene Guedioura - Nordin Amrabat, Troy Deeney, Stefano Okaka
Prediction: Manchester City defeats Watford 2-0.
