FC Timisoara face a daunting task at Eastlands as they face a Manchester City fresh off a 3-0 hammering of Liverpool on Monday. The Citizens finally looked like a team that can challenge for the title, though
Roberto Mancini rested many of his new signings. The manager will not underestimate the importance of this match as City only have a 1 goal (albeit an away goal) advantage. However, expect him to shuffle the cards a bit in an effort to keep bench players happy.
Timisoara have gotten off to a good start in Romanian Liga, not losing in their first 5 matches. However, three of those were drawn and 8 goals conceded in total. Though one goal would force a play-off, Dan Paltinisanu's squad could well see hopes dim within the first half of this fixture.
Europa League qualifiers, Leg 2: Manchester City vs. FC Timisoara
Date: 26 August, 2010 - 20:45 CET
Venue: City of Manchester Stadium - Manchester
Referee: Manuel de Sousa (Portugal)
Manchester City:
Goalkeeper: Hart
Defenders: Lescott, Kompany, Barry, Toure
Midfielders: Toure, Johnson, de Jong, Balotelli,
Forwards: Tevez, Adebayor
Manager: Roberto Mancini
Injured: -
Booked: -
Timisoara:
Keeper: Pantilimon
Defenders: Sepsi, Scutaru, Luchin, Cisovsky, Contra
Midfielders: Curtean, Bourceanu, Alexa
Forwards: Magera, Axente
Manager: Dan Paltinisanu
Injured: -
Booked: -
Temperature: 12°
Chance/Precipitation: 20%
Wind: 10 km/h
Humidity: 72%
Last meeting: 19.08.2010 Timisoara - Manchester City 0:1
Wins Manchester City: 1
Wins Timisoara: 0
Draws: 0
City looked amazing against Liverpool, and look to have gelled very well. They will carry that confidence forward against a weaker side and try to run the score up. I expect City to end this with a large aggregate lead.
Tip: Manchester City -2 (Asian Handicap)
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