EPL: Manchester City v Huddersfield Town preview

Manchester City v Huddersfield preview

Manchester City have several Premier League records in their sights when they host relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town on Sunday.

Having scored 12 goals in their last three games, champions City are one goal away from equalling Chelsea's Premier League record of 103 in a season.

Victory would also set a new record for highest number of points in a single top-flight season and would equal the all-time top-flight record of 31 wins in a single campaign.

 

Huddersfield, meanwhile, are battling relegation after losing four of their last seven games.

They are three points above the relegation zone and face a tough run-in as they follow their clash at Manchester City with a midweek trip to Chelsea and then a home game against Arsenal.

 

However, manager David Wagner said: "Everyone wants to play games like this. If we like to stay in the Premier League, the miracle we've been working on, then we have to collect points against these three teams.

"We are in a position at the minute where no one expected us. Everything is in our hands and we have to fight.

"I am absolutely confident that we have our chance. Nothing is better than having the feeling that we can decide what happens."

Huddersfield almost held Manchester City earlier in the season but a late goal from Raheem Sterling secured a 2-1 win.

 

Defenders Vincent Kompany and John Stones could both be back in contention for Manchester City.

Captain Kompany missed last week's victory at West Ham with a minor knock while England centre-back Stones has been troubled in recent weeks by an adductor problem.

City will check on right-back Kyle Walker (groin) but top scorer Sergio Aguero (knee) is out.

Tom Ince is a doubt for Huddersfield due to a hamstring injury, but Wagner says he should be available to face Chelsea if he does not play this weekend.

Michael Hefele has returned to training this week but Elias Kachunga and Danny Williams (both ankle) are out.