This Tuesday, Manchester City and tottenham visit second division teams for the FA Cup round of 16. Pep Guardiola’s team faces Peterborough, at 16:15 (Brasília). The team led by Antonio Conte plays against Middlesbrough, at 16:55.
For the match at London Road Stadium, the citizenswhich come from triumph over Everton by the minimum score, cannot rely on just one athlete. This is American goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who is recovering from a shoulder problem.
The Spanish coach also pointed out that Ukrainian left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko will be able to play: “He is absolutely fine. I think it will be good for him and to show why he is here, because he is a magnificent player.”
To reach this stage of the competition, City thrashed Swindon Town and Fulham 4-1 in the previous two stages. Peterborough, lantern of the 2nd national division, went through Bristol Rovers (2-1) and Queens Park Rangers (2-0). In the second, the team led by Darren Ferguson, son of legend Alex, comes from 11 games without a win.
Coming from a rout over Leeds by 4 to 0Tottenham dispatched Morecambe and Brighton, 3-1, in the last two stages of the FA Cup.
Now, the team led by Antonio Conte will have three absences due to injury at Riverside Stadium. They are: defender Japhet Tanganga and midfielders Oliver Skipp and Rodrigo Bentancur. Brazilian striker Lucas Moura, in turn, is doubtful for the duel.
Middlesbrough is experiencing an irregular moment in the English second division: in the last four games, they have recorded two triumphs and two defeats. However, Chris Wilder’s team arrives with morale in the round of 16 of the Cup. After beating Mansfield Town 3-2, they beat the Manchester Unitedon penalties, at Old Trafford.
Crystal Palace vs Stoke City
Finally, also this Tuesday, Crystal Palace, commanded by Patrice Viera, welcomes Stoke City, 15th in the second division. Departure at Selhurst Park is scheduled for 4:30 pm.
The Palace, which occupies the 11th position in the Premier League, tied with Burnley, 1-1, in their last commitment in the national elite. Michael O’Neill’s Stoke, on the other hand, haven’t won in four games: they have two defeats and two draws in the Championship.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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