3 massive January deals Manchester City missed out on

Manchester City have lost only one of their 11 Premier League matches against Swansea City (W8 D2) and are unbeaten in the last nine. One of the main reasons for City’s inconsistency of results is the number of suspensions and injuries Guardiola has had to deal with while trying to adapt to the Premier League. “Here we go again”, nearly became a catchphrase in the stands.

It is, therefore, no surprise that bet365 offer just 2/5 (1.40) that more than two goals are scored when these teams lock horns, but value lies in the supremely generous even money (2.0) quote for four or more goals to be scored.

“It will be really tough but hopefully we can win two in a row”.

Not so long ago, it would have been City that kick-started that purple patch.

Manchester City needed a big win on Wednesday to make up ground on the top-four race after Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea all dropped points this past week.

Manchester City are now in fifth place, which qualifies them for a spot in the Europa League.

“In the three games he has played he has shown a lot in terms of desire”.

Considering the unpredictability of Guardiola’s team and Swansea’s improvement, the price for a home win is a little too slim.

It’s been nothing of the sort since.

The best value are Leroy Sane and Yaya Toure, at likely odds of [3.0].

The Chile global was axed for the 4-0 win at West Ham on Wednesday in favour of back-up Willy Caballero who had kept a clean sheet played in last Saturday’s FA Cup win at Crystal Palace.

An in-form Swansea might have been relishing a trip to the Etihad if City were still performing as they were in October and November.

“It was a good impact for a first appearance”, said City boss Guardiola.

What an exciting prospect Gabriel Jesus is. It’s hard not to get excited by the Brazilian after an explosive introduction to English football.

“Both can play together because Gabriel is also good in the box, he is a fighter”. Guardiola may stick with Willy Caballero after the Argentinian replaced the maligned Claudio Bravo and kept a clean sheet.

The Argentine had a rare night on the City bench at West Ham before going on in the second half.

“It’s not the first [defeat] this season but after every one of them, we bounced back”. Now they are in a good moment, won three of the last four.

“The guys up front are so quick, they create chances”, he said. But against them, your team splits into two.