Manchester City go chasing a seventh successive win in all competitions, which would send them back to the top of the Premier League table , when they host Cardiff City.
The form of Pep Guardiola’s side continues to be irrepressible, with a 2-0 win over Fulham at the weekend maintaining the pressure on Liverpool at the summit of the standings.
Although the Reds lead the way by two points, Jurgen Klopp’s men have played an additional match, setting up a nail-biting conclusion to the campaign.
Cardiff are the latest side to try their luck against the Citizens, although the Welsh outfit find themselves entrenched in the relegation zone, five points from safety with seven games remaining.
| Game | Manchester City vs Cardiff |
| Date | Wednesday, April 3 |
| Time | 7:45pm BST / 2:45pm EST |
| Stream (US only) | fuboTV (7-day free trial) |
TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch
In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) .
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| US TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| N/A | fuboTV |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be shown on television on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. It will be available to stream live online using the Sky Sports app.
| UK TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League | Sky Go |
Squads & Team News
| Position | Manchester City squad |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ederson, Muric, Bravo |
| Defenders | Stones, Laporte, Otamendi, Kompany, Mangala, Sandler, Mendy, Zinchenko, Walker, Danilo |
| Midfielders | Fernandinho, Gundogan, Foden, Delph, De Bruyne, D. Silva |
| Forwards | Sane, Sterling, B. Silva, Mahrez, Jesus |
Confirmed Manchester City starting XI: Ederson; Danilo, Stones, Laporte, Zinchenko; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Foden; Mahrez, Jesus, Sane.
| Position | Cardiff squad |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Etheridge, Smithies, Murphy |
| Defenders | Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Cunningham, Bennett, Peltier, Richards |
| Midfielders | Arter, Camarasa, Ralls, Bacuna, Gunnarsson, O'Keefe, Damour, Harris, Reid |
| Forwards | Murphy, Hoilett, Mendez-Laing, Zohore, Niasse, Ward, Healey |
Confirmed Cardiff starting XI: Etheridge; Peltier, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Bennett; Gunnarsson, Ralls; Hoilett, Camarasa, Murphy; Niasse.
Betting & Match Odds
Manchester City are red-hot 1/16 favourites with bet365 . Cardiff are 33/1 outsiders, while a draw is priced at 16/1.
Match Preview
Getty ImagesThe slugging match that is the Premier League title race continues, with neither Liverpool nor Manchester City showing much sign of blinking as the climax of the season approaches.
Although second in the standings, Pep Guardiola’s side perhaps have a slight edge due to the game they have in hand over their rivals, although there is no room for error as they chase an unprecedented five titles.
The former Barcelona coach, who once lifted six trophies in a single season at Camp Nou, has urged his players not to think of the task that lies ahead of them .
“We are trying to achieve something that is very difficult to achieve,” he said after watching his side ease past Fulham.
“At the beginning of April, we have won two titles this season, we are fighting for the other three.
“What's next is Cardiff – go like a machine to win. I think they are ready.”
The secret to persistent success, he argues, is an ability to focus on the next challenge and no further.
“We don't go far away from what is next,” he said. “That is the best way in my experience with other clubs when we fight for many titles, don't think too much. They have to give the best performance that is possible.
“Maybe people do not play well in the process, maybe they are tired, injured, so we have to handle it day by day. There are no more secrets to it.”
Cardiff, meanwhile, are simply fighting for their Premier League lives, having been dealt a heavy psychological blow at the weekend when they squandered a late lead against Chelsea to lose 2-1 at home.
“I think it’s more broken hearts than injuries,” he said. “I thought West Ham [a 2-0 win before the international break] was our best performance of the season, and that was topped against Chelsea.
“You just have to get on with it and go onto the next one. Not many more things could have gone against us in the second half of this season.
“It shows how fine a balance football is at any level.”
Five points from safety, the focus of the Bluebirds’ week, however, is on Burnley at the weekend, with that fixture critical for their survival hopes.
Anything they might take from the Etihad Stadium would be a huge bonus.