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Clean sheet kings in town

Everton have surprised both Arsenal and Chelsea in recent games with goalless draws.

This is another tough task for Sean Dyche’s side as they look to take on a wounded Man City this afternoon.

Depending on which way you see it, this could be the best or worst time to face Guardiola’s side.

‘We are at risk’

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification this season.

In a remarkable downturn in results that has seen them lose nine times and win only once in 12 matches in all competitions, City have suffered defeat in six of their last eight Premier League outings.

Currently seventh, 12 points adrift of Liverpool having played a game more, they are outside the top four by four points, and one behind fifth place, which could also be a Champions League berth.

“I know what it is, because it happened at clubs in this country, many years they were dominant and after have been many years not qualifying for the Champions League.

“I think the only team that have been 11 or 12 years in the Champions League every season has been Man City. Now we are at risk, of course we are, definitely we are.

Man City missing key stars

Pep Guardiola will have to navigate through today’s crunch clash without some key stars.

Ederson Kyle Walker and John Stones are not even in the squad.

Neither is Jack Grealish or Matheus Nunes.