“I hope in the last games of the Premier League he will demonstrate how good a player he is”. He has also scored at some very important times for his side in recent fixtures, netting in the draw against Leicester and in wins over Manchester United and Everton.
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In public, City – who face West Brom today – gave little away during their lengthy negotiations for the former Chelsea player but, behind the scenes, De Bruyne was in no doubt how much the club wanted him.
West Brom have been reasonably quiet all season and have yet again confirmed their place in the Premier League next year after reaching the magic 40-point mark.
But I’ve always respected the fans and their opinions because they are the ones who are here all their lives.
“When the season finishes, he will recover 100 per cent”.
Man City possible starting lineup: Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Mangala, Kolarov, Fernando, Toure, Navas, Silva, De Bruyne, Aguero. They conceded only one goal in last three Premier League encounters which gives them hope that they can surprise the Citizens and arrest negative trend against Manuel Pellegrini’s troops.
Vincent Kompany is still out with his calf injury and Raheem Sterling with his groin complaint. While a defensive error allowed PSG to take the lead with less than 20 minutes to play, Fernandinho struck late in order to hand City a second away goal and the initiative in the tie. “We had three or four games that don’t represent the way we really defend”. So based on that, the task of beating West Bromwich Albion should be no challenge, you would’ve thought.
Just over two months out with a knee injury doesn’t appear to have affected his form. The remaining 28 games have ended in draws.
The Chilean has kept his dignity well during his time at City and deserves another chance to show that he is a good boss at the top level and an appointment would be a good bit of business for Valencia. Although, they can not afford to be complacent against an opposition that are beaten just once in their last six league games.
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City are recuperating from a disappointing run after beating Bournemouth last week to claim only their third victory in their last nine domestic outings. “If you score the first goal it’s easier for you to play”.
