EPL: Huddersfield Town v Manchester City preview

Huddersfield Town v Manchester City preview

Manchester City will be looking for an 11th straight Premier League win when they travel to Huddersfield on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's side have been in fantastic form this season and are yet to lose a game, only dropping points in the league against Everton on August 21.

They start the weekend with an eight-point lead over Manchester United but were held to a goalless draw by Huddersfield in the FA Cup last season.

"We realised how complicated it is to play there," said City boss Guardiola. "At home, they have had good results. When they decide to make high pressing, they are so well-organised."

Newly-promoted Huddersfield were beaten 4-0 at Bournemouth last weekend, but have won two of their last four matches to stay clear of the relegation zone.

 

And manager David Wagner is looking forward to facing City and then Arsenal on Wednesday.

"Our next two games sounds like Champions League instead of Premier League but these are the games that we look forward to. We are very excited, he said.

"We know everything about Man City; there will be no surprises. Now we have to handle and manage their strengths. Hopefully, we can put our idea onto the grass on Sunday."

 

Christopher Schindler returns from suspension for Huddersfield while Jonathan Hogg is back after missing the last match due to the birth of his son.

Kasey Palmer (hamstring) is back in full training, but Philip Billing (ankle), Michael Hefele (Achilles) and Jon Gorenc Stankovic (knee) remain out.

Man City have no new injury concerns, with captain Vincent Kompany available for selection again. John Stones and Benjamin Mendy are the only absentees.