FM Preview: Manchester City v Norwich City 19 May 2013

Last updated : 18 May 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester City v Norwich City fixture

Manchester City prepare to entertain Norwich City at Eastlands on Sunday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 20 of the 28 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Eastlands was just last season, in December 2011, with Manchester City annihilating their visitors 5-1 in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Norwich City 3 - 4 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr Norwich City 1 - 6 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 03 Dec Man. City 5-1 Norwich City Premier League
2007/2008 Tue 25 Sep Man. City 1 - 0 Norwich City League Cup
2004/2005 Mon 28 Feb Norwich City 2 - 3 Man. City Premiership
2004/2005 Mon 01 Nov Man. City 1 - 1 Norwich City Premiership
2001/2002 Sun 13 Jan Man. City 3 - 1 Norwich City League Division One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Sky Blues have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

In complete contrast to Manchester City, Norwich City are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Canaries have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Manchester City's total of 78 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Norwich City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 37 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester City 6 4 1 1 7 4 13
Norwich City 6 2 1 3 10 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Manchester City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Sky Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester City Won 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Norwich City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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