I think we will see a litlle surprise here. The reason is couch change in Manchester City. Roberto Mancini replaces Mark Hughes, but he has only few days to meet the players. Yesterday Mancini announced that his target is the top four this season and next season he want to win the Premier League. I think it is too much and big presure will be on Mancini. He also said that most of the players was not happy with his arriving. I don't think the atmosphere in the team is good. I can compare this situation with similar one in Chelsea few years ago, when Abramovich sacked Mourinho. But anyway, few words about Roberto Mancini. He was a good player, but he is questionable as a couch. He was champion with Inter in Serie A, but we must have on mind the specific situation in Italian soccer at that time – after big scandal with fixed games, Juventus was relegated in Serie B, Milan and some other teams had -6 points etc. Plus, Mancini has no expirience as couch in Premier league, which is quite different then Serie A.

Stoke on other hand is doing good job this season. Currently eleventh, with one game in hand, I think that Stoke fans are realy satisfied with the performance. Tony Pulis’ men are playing good. Stoke is almost complete for today clash as only Ryan Shawcross is doubtfull. On other side Manchester City will be without injured Nedum Onuoha, Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge.Once again, I think it is a perfect opportunity for Stoke to stay unbeaten at Manchester.