Prediction: Man. City vs Sunderland [6 Oktober 2012]

Severe test should be re-experienced Roberto Mancini at Manchester City vs Sunderland match was held at Etihad Stadium on Saturday (06/10/2012) at 18:45 pm. Although not a big team, Sunderland could always troublesome Manchester City when the two met.

In fact, in the last five meetings Sunderland actually achieve better results on the Citizens. They were able to record two wins, two draws, and one defeat.

Mancini himself was aware of the threat that could have caused the children of The Black Cats in the game. Moreover, the performance of foster children still not be consistent.

"It will be a difficult because Sunderland have always played fantastic when we met. At our last meeting, just a point that we can get, "said Mancini.

The other, also Mancini wary of potential threats coming from Adam Johnson. Players who bought City in 2010, it had lost to Sunderland in August due to lack of opportunity to play as he can.

"I think Adam has played well here. The only problem was that he rarely got playing time. He wants to play more often, but it's difficult here, so he chose to go. "

On the other hand, John O'Shea did not want to brag about his team's chances in the match complicate City. According to him, the current situation has been different because both teams have to revamp the lineup.

"The situation is very different today. City to add some players, as well as us. Will be a difficult game for us. Therefore, we are obliged to play well, "said the former Manchester United defender.

In later matches, Sunderland have lost Phil Bardsley, Wes Brown and Lee Cattermole. While the Man. City can not lose Maicon and Micah Richards. Conditions Javi Garcia also doubted to be able to come play.


Head to head:

31-03-2012: Man. City 3-3 Sunderland

01-01-2012: Sunderland 1-0 Man. City

03-04-2011: Man. City 5-0 Sunderland

29-08-2010: Sunderland 1-0 Man. City

14-03-2010: Sunderland 1-1 Man. City

Prediction: Man. City (35%) Draw (33%) Sunderland (32%)

INDONESIA:

Ujian berat harus kembali dialami Roberto Mancini saat pertandingan Manchester City vs Sunderland digelar di Stadion Etihad, Sabtu (6/10/2012) pukul 18.45 WIB. Meski bukan tim besar, Sunderland selalu bisa merepotkan Manchester City saat keduanya bersua. Faktanya, dalam lima pertemuan terakhir Sunderland justru meraih hasil yang lebih baik atas The Citizens. Mereka mampu mencatat dua kemenangan, dua seri, dan sekali kalah. Mancini sendiri menyadari ancaman yang bisa saja ditimbulkan anak-anak The Black Cats di pertandingan nanti. Apalagi performa anak-asuhnya masih juga belum bisa konsisten. “Pertandingan nanti akan sulit karena Sunderland selalu bermain fantastis ketika bertemu kami. Di pertemuan terakhir kami, hanya satu poin yang bisa kami dapat,” ujar Mancini. Lain itu, Mancini juga mewaspadai potensi ancaman yang datang dari Adam Johnson. Pemain yang dibeli City pada 2010 itu harus terbuang ke Sunderland pada Agustus lalu karena minimnya kesempatan main yang ia dapat. “Saya pikir Adam telah bermain baik disini. Satu-satunya masalah hanyalah ia jarang mendapat waktu bermain. Ia ingin bermain lebih sering, tapi itu sulit disini, jadi ia memilih pergi.” Di sisi lain, John O’Shea tak mau sesumbar tentang peluang timnya menyulitkan City di pertandingan nanti. Menurutnya, situasi saat ini telah berbeda karena kedua tim telah melakukan perombakan dalam susunan pemain. “Situasi saat ini sangat berbeda. City menambah beberapa pemain, begitu juga dengan kami. Akan menjadi pertandingan yang sulit bagi kami. Oleh karenanya, kami wajib bermain baik,” kata eks bek Manchester United itu. Di laga nanti, Sunderland harus kehilangan Phil Bardsley, Wes Brown, dan Lee Cattermole. Sementara City tak bisa menurunkan Maicon dan Micah Richards. Kondisi Javi Garcia juga meragukan untuk bisa ikut main.