Only once since the English Premier League started in 1992 has a team gone the entire season undefeated. That feat was accomplished by the 2003-04 Arsenal, which won 26 games and drew 12 while losing zero. Arsenal’s undefeated season came 100 years after Preston North End last went an entire league season without losing. To say it isn’t common in the top-flight of English football would be an understatement. However, Manchester City could equal the feat this term.
Manchester City has played 20 of the 38 game schedule without a loss. The team has accumulated 19 wins and one draw, and the club is currently on an 18 game winning streak. Numerous bookmakers have put odds on when exactly Manchester City will lose for the first time. One prominent sportsbook has put odds of +400 on the team to stay undefeated, which with the way Manchester City is playing, seems like great odds currently.
Can Manchester City stay undefeated?
The simple answer to this question is yes. Manchester City is in brilliant form and the team is completely controlling games. Possession, possession, possession, that is how Manchester City dominates its opponents. The Blues aren’t just the top scoring (61 goals) team in the Premier League, but the team has also allowed the fewest goals (12).
If there is one team that could upset Manchester City, it is Liverpool. The Blues defeated the Reds 5-0 in the first meeting of the season, but Liverpool is the one team that can go toe-to-toe with Manchester City’s attack. That said, Liverpool’s attack is nowhere near as potent. However, the Reds will be at home, so that could spell trouble for Manchester City.
Despite playing a difficult away fixture, Manchester City will be favored in every game for the rest of this term. The team is strong and with the strength of Manchester City, there should be no reason the team will lose this season.
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City
Manchester City is coming off of a 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Newcastle dug in and played defensively, which allowed Manchester City to camp out in front of the Magpies’ goal. Crystal Palace should do the same on Sunday. The Eagles are coming off of a Thursday night loss to Arsenal, and currently sit near the bottom of the Premier League table. Crystal Palace has scored the fifth fewest goals in the league, so expect Manchester City to attack and keep possession.
ZCode System’s Scores Predictor has selected Manchester City as 3-0 winners. The only reason this score would be any lower is if Crystal Palace dig in deep and park themselves in front of the 18-yard box the entire game.
Manchester City’s form has made the a hot ticket for betting on this Premier League season. It is a team that bettors should keep in mind when wagering. The team is nearly a sure thing, but bettors should keep an eye on the team’s form when February begins and the team resume playing in the Champions League. That could be the only reason the team struggles to stay undefeated in the league.
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