Manchester City Must Be Effective to Win the Clash against Barcelona

Manchester City has a chance to revenge on their heavy lost at Camp Nou on Tuesday Night (GMT). Despite had poor run in 6 matches without win, a big win on Premier League can be the modal to face five times UCL winner. Here are some factors to City to get the best result at home.

Guardiola told the media after League Cup match that he was not panic to the situation of 6 winless matches. Pep finally showed his word at West Brom game when he got a big win. Ex Barca manager started to find solution by playing Ilkay Gundongan, a smart midfielder to strengthen City’s midfield. Although Gundongan has played before, he looked more comfortable and started to adapt well with Pep’s style on West Brom game. He helped Fernandinho as defensive midfielder as well as created chance for attackers even he scored goal. His consistency can help Man City to win the midfield area on the game.

The strength midfield area is one of the factor for City playing possession football. In case of Barcelona visits, it can be easier to City to win the midfield and play their style because Barca’s maestro, Anders Iniesta, will not play because of injury. But, attacking football means deadly finisher needed, fortunately Aguero has already found his sharpness again on the last game. He can be a big solution for City to score the goal first on Barcelona game. In addition, Barcelona cannot play their best defender in cause of Pique and Jordy Alba’s absence. The Citizen attackers must take advantage to threaten the Catalan’s defense. In this situation, the home side has the biggest chance to score goals.

Man City may win the midfield area and create some chance, but they have to convert every clear opportunity to be a goal. If they are unable to score the goal, Barcelona can attack quickly moreover they have a fantastic trio, MSN. It is not possible when Barca win the ball, they will provide the trio to create chance and threaten City. Furthermore, the trio especially Messi is in good form. Messi can score the goal or create opportunity to Suarez or Neymar. In addition, the Azulgrana has much experience in European competition in compare to the Citizens. The lack of experience of the home side can be a big advantage to win the game for Barca.

            

            However, a win for Man City is a must to hold their position on the table. Monchengladbach can overtake their place on the table if they draw or lose. Finally, to get the victory, Man City must show their sharpness in front of opponent’s goal and effectiveness of their play because Barca can punish them when they cannot score goal.