Played
December 3, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 47201
December 3, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 47201
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| Manchester City | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.02 | 1.19 |
| Draw | 12.00 | 7.00 | 13.00 | 7.50 |
| Norwich City | 41.00 | 17.00 | 60.00 | 17.50 |
Manchester City - Norwich City Preview: Roberto Mancini's men look to prolong proud home record
The leaders remain the only side yet to be beaten in the Premier League, and are currently on a run of 16 games undefeated at the Etihad Stadium in top-flight matches
By Adithya Ananth
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PROBABLE LINEUPS |
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MANCHESTER CITY
 Hart Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy Milner, Yaya Toure, Barry, Silva Balotelli, Aguero |
NORWICH CITY
 Ruddy Naughton, Martin, Barnett, Tierney Bennett, Fox, Johnson, Pilkington Hoolahan Morison |
Meanwhile, Paul Lambert has to make do without the services of James Vaughan and Elliott Ward, since the duo are sidelined with their respective knee injuries. Ritchie De Laet (back) is a doubt for this encounter as he is reportedly yet to return to training following his injury.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- Manchester City are the only team yet to be beaten in the Premier League. Every other side has lost at least one game.
- Along with Liverpool and Newcastle United, Roberto Mancini's men also have the best defensive record in the league, since they have let in only 12 goals in 13 matches.
- The hosts have have not lost a single game in their last 16 league clashes at home. They are also on a run of 11 consecutive victories.
- Norwich City last beat these opponents back in 2001, with a 2-0 score result at Carrow Road.
- If all matches ended at half-time the Canaries would be in sixth position in the league, as opposed to their current 10th place.
- Paul Lambert's men have conceded 11 goals on their top-flight travels this season. In the top-half of the table, only Arsenal have shipped in more.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Manchester City 4-0 Norwich City
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Manchester City 3-0 Norwich City
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Manchester City 3-1 Norwich City
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| Premier League (EPL) | 19 May 2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 29 Dec 2012 | Norwich City 3 - Manchester City 4 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 14 Apr 2012 | Norwich City 1 - Manchester City 6 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 3 Dec 2011 | Manchester City 5 - Norwich City 1 |
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| Capital One Cup (CCUP) | 25 Sep 2007 | Manchester City 1 - Norwich City 0 |
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Manchester City
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| 19 May 2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| 14 May 2013 | Reading 0 - Manchester City 2 | EPL |
| 11 May 2013 | Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1 | FA |
| 7 May 2013 | Manchester City 1 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| 4 May 2013 | Swansea City 0 - Manchester City 0 | EPL |
Norwich City
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| 19 May 2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Norwich City 4 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| 4 May 2013 | Norwich City 1 - Aston Villa 2 | EPL |
| 27 Apr 2013 | Stoke City 1 - Norwich City 0 | EPL |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Norwich City 2 - Reading 1 | EPL |
| Returns: | Manchester City £11.70 |
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| Returns: | Norwich City £410.00 |
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| 1 | Joe Hart | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Micah Richards | Defender |
| 4 | Vincent Kompany | Defender |
| 22 | Gael Clichy | Defender |
| 28 | Kolo Toure | Defender |
| 18 | Gareth Barry | Midfielder |
| 8 | Samir Nasri | Midfielder |
| 21 | David Silva | Striker |
| 42 | Yaya Touré | Midfielder |
| 10 | Edin Dzeko | Striker |
| 16 | Sergio Agüero | Striker |
| 30 | Costel Pantilimon | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Joleon Lescott | Defender |
| 15 | Stefan Savic | Defender |
| 7 | James Milner | Midfielder |
| 11 | Adam Johnson | Midfielder |
| 34 | Nigel De Jong | Midfielder |
| 45 | Mario Balotelli | Striker |
| 1 | John Ruddy | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Russell Martin | Defender |
| 20 | Leon Barnett | Defender |
| 23 | Marc Tierney | Defender |
| 28 | Kyle Naughton | Defender |
| 4 | Bradley Johnson | Midfielder |
| - | Andrew Crofts | Midfielder |
| 11 | Andrew Surman | Midfielder |
| 12 | Anthony Pilkington | Midfielder |
| 17 | Elliott Bennett | Midfielder |
| 5 | Steve Morison | Striker |
| 13 | Declan Rudd | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Zak Whitbread | Defender |
| 14 | Wesley Hoolahan | Midfielder |
| 15 | David Fox | Midfielder |
| 9 | Grant Holt | Striker |
| 10 | Simeon Jackson | Striker |
| 21 | Aaron Wilbraham | Striker |
| Mario Balotelli | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 45 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Italian is returning from a suspension and may be given a start, and he will be looking to make amends for the red card he received against Liverpool.
| John Ruddy | |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number: | 1 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The goalkeeper will have to be on his toes since City have scored more goals than any other team in the Premier League. The shot-stopper's performance, coupled with that of the back line, will be paramount if the underdogs are to stand any chance of snatching a point off the league leaders.
The hosts are a little too strong for the Canaries and should make their way past them without any significant trouble.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Manchester United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
