Until now the City is still firmly on top of the standings with a value of 48 or three points ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham underneath.
Still can not be denied if the City is now experiencing hard times. In his last five games in all competitions, Sergio Aguero et al. The new record one victory plucked from Liverpool, early last week. The remaining three defeats and a draw.
Two recent defeats suffered at home to Manchester United which is now eliminated 2-3 in the FA Cup third round and lost to Liverpool 0-1 in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg.
"We were doing fine until three or four days ago, now we've lost two important games," said City manager Roberto Mancini as reported by Sky Sports.
"This moment is very difficult, but it is important to remain confident. Now is the moment that is not good. We have to keep working and believing in ourselves," he said.
In times of 'hit' due to a series of poor results, the City also began to be left a number of key players. Defender and captain of the team, Vincent Kompany will miss four games after red-carded against Manchester United while the duo of Toure in the middle of the obligation to defend the Ivory Coast in African Nations Cup.
One more alarming is the condition of David Silva. The Spanish playmaker was injured ankle and threatened again absent at the time against Wigan at the DW Stadium, Tuesday (17/01/2012) pm dawn.
On paper, the City would not be hard earned three points from the Latics. However, they certainly should not underestimate the opponent simply because Wigan competing in front of his own supporters also have more motivation to get out of the relegation zone.
On the other parties, Manchester United will entertain Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday (14 / 1) evening hrs. Victory over the City and the return of Paul Scholes is believed to boost confidence before the Red Devils after losing to Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Three numbers so it must be taken cs if Wayne Rooney do not want getting left behind from the City and overtaken by Spurs who has a collection of the same value.
Switch to White Hart Lane, Spurs will be visited by Wolverhampton. Foster children Harry Redknapp was in peak performance with great success through four.
Although more favored but the Wolves is not an easy opponent for the Spurs. Of the last five encounters, the Spurs just two wins, two draws and one defeat. Mick McCarthy's squad is also looking for victory in six games after he had endured only produces three numbers only.
Shifted to West London, Chelsea will entertain Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. After beating Wolves in the previous game, the Blues will now try to maintain the pace in victory lane.
Error would be fatal to Frank Lampard cs due to the difference of one point from Arsenal, who are under it, Chelsea could be thrown back from the Big Four. But not only that, they will be increasingly difficult to catch up from the three teams porch and began to lose hope for the title.
At the same time, Arsenal will travel to Wales for diving duel contra Swansea City. Bad results in the previous game against Fulham will definitely try to avoid landing team Arsene Wenger.
With the positive results will open the door back to the Big Four who became their targets at the end of the season. In contrast Liverpool and Newcastle will be ready to evict if the 'Gunner' mistakes.
Finally, Liverpool will be the arrival of Stoke City at Anfield. The Reds were injected with a victory over City in the Carling Cup plus the return of Steven Gerrard a direct onfire.
Although no record of kala chic meets The Potters, but at home, Liverpool should be relieved that always wins in the last two meetings.
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