Manchester City – Bolton

City suffered an unexpected defeat in last round, on the road from Hull. They had a comfortable approach to the game and it resulted with two conceded goals. They woke up after, but was too late. However, it was the third defeat in Mancini’s era (Hughes had only two and got sacked) and this game could be decisive in their CL pursuit. They have top quality players, but main problem is how to motivate them. Owners promised last week generous rewards (good way in my opinion) for reaching CL spot and for winning FA Cup. Citizens will play in next rounds against Liverpool and Chelsea and in case of another failure tonight will find themselves very far from promised money. Craig Bellamy will see a specialist about his long-standing knee injury and he won’t appear. City have scored in 21 consecutive home matches and in last four at least twice. 

Bolton are first above the relegation line with just a single point more. In this game they go after an unlucky home draw against Fulham. Trotters missed some very good chances for a lead and at the end were short for probably regular goal cancelled by referee. Owen Coyle obviously made a positive impact, but it’s also obvious they lack in quality. And that level of quality will be even more damaged tonight, as Coyle will miss key defender Gary Cahill (has suffered a blood clot in his arm and is set to miss the rest of the season) and best goal scorer with 7 goals, second scorer Klasnic (6 goals), on-loan winger Vladimir Weiss, while Andy O'Brien (thigh) and Fabrice Muamba (ankle) are both doubtful. Bolton have kept one clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League away matches.

As I wrote, the main problem for Citizens is motivation and probably the best way for it is money. The class difference is more than obvious and with correct approach it will be a win by few goals margin. Trotters will try to keep a goalless draw, but with first goal conceded the game for them will be finished. Home handicap win. 

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Bolton - Fulham

Bolton hold 16th place with the same number of points as first under the line Hull City. New manager, Owen Coyle, has improved their performance and team morale. After two expected defeats vs. Arsenal (with decent displays), The Trotters noticed two home wins Sheff.Utd. 2-0 (Cup) and Burnley 1-0 (six points game). In last round lost at Enfild 2-0 (which was expected), but were unlucky to score. Their passing game has been improved, they create more chances, while defense line looks more solid. Ivan Klasnic is sidelined with an ankle injury and his place will take forgotten Johan Elmander, while midfielder Stuart Holden remains doubtful with a thigh problem. Coyle can involve new signings, Vladimir Weiss and Jack Wilshere.

Fulham sit at 10th place and even now is obvious they won’t fulfill their pre-season expectations and repeat success from last season (spot for Europe). While their home record is more than decent, they all season are struggling on the road. Just one away win in 12 games (with four draws), they have four consecutive away defeats and on all of them conceded at least two times! To make the things worse, took care big injury crisis for which Hodgson said it’s the biggest that he has ever faced with. Well probably not, but the fact is he can not count on plenty of key players. Both full-backs Konchesky and Pantsil are out, as well as two key midfielders Dempsey and Gera. Strikers Johnson (end of the season for him) and Davies (there’re some chances for him to appear) are also out, while club loaned another striker Kamara to Celtic!

With Coyle as a manager, Bolton look much more serious and it seems they’re becoming a typical home side (as Coyle did with Burnley). Fulham’s long ball play should be easily predicted and think prevented by Coyle and good set-pieces covering would make Fulham harmless. Home win.
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