Manchester City F.C. is the 10th position in the English Premier. At City of Manchester Stadium in Eastlands, they will play 12th place Blackburn Rovers, this Saturday starting at 12:15 p.m. EST. Separated by two points the Rovers will come in with hunger to resolve this game in their favor and try to put a move on the Blues with the rehiring of David Dunn.
The lines at WagerWeb.com show a lot of value for this game. The underdog Rovers are +200 which have a great shot at pulling off a win. The Draw is +225 and the Blues are the favorite at +110. The total over 2½ is +115 with the under -143.
David Dunn starts his second turn as a Blackburn player after ending his injury plagued spell at Birmingham. After recapturing Dunn on Wednesday, the former England midfielder signed a three and a half year deal with the Rovers.
Birmingham confirmed Dunn has left the club to rejoin Blackburn for 'an undisclosed fee', thought to be a package worth around 2.2 million pounds dependant on appearances. Bet at WagerWeb.com and receive a 30% bonus!
"I think the manager (Mark Hughes) has done a great job with his staff," Dunn told the club's official website. "He has brought in some great players and I can't wait.” Dunn and Hughes were part of the 2002 League Cup winning side as players when Tottenham was defeated at the Millennium Stadium.
Blackburn defender Dominic Matteo has signed for Stoke on a free transfer until the end of the season, with a view to a longer term deal. Meanwhile, reserve-team striker Joe Garner has joined Carlisle on loan until the end of the season.
Blackburn is doing well in the tournament in spite of the two losses to Arsenal recently. They defeated Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Wigan and have a great chance to defeat Manchester City who sports a tired and hurt defense.
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City’s star midfielder Joey Barton misses the Premiership match at home to Blackburn through suspension. Defenders Nedum Onuoha and Hatem Trabelsi remain doubtful because of hamstring problems.
Defender Sun Jihai is also nursing a hamstring while midfielder Dietmar Hamann tries to heal a bad back. Both could come into contention after making their comeback from injury in the reserves during the midweek. Nevertheless Manchester has felt their last draw with Bolton after winning three to Sheffield United, West Ham United and Everton. Bolton also beat them 0-2 and was their third loss in a row after being upset by Tottenham and Manchester United previous.
Blackburn and Manchester City can score so over 2½ +115 is my pick. The Rovers seem a better pick to me and the +200 is an added incentive.
