Manchester City vs Norwich: How to watch, stream live, team news, odds, TV, prediction

By Aug 21, 2021, 9:55 AM EDT
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Manchester City will look to bounce back from their 2021-22 Premier League season-opening defeat to Tottenham when they host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (Watch live at 10 am ET, on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com).

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The loss to Tottenham left Manchester City as the only one of the four presumed title contenders (Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United) to drop points last weekend. Only time will tell whether or not Harry Kane arrives before the transfer deadline on Aug. 31, but it was quite clear a week ago that Pep Guardiola’s side is a striker short of establishing itself as the favorites to retain their title. On the plus side, Jack Grealish’s debut is in the rearview mirror and the $140-million attacker was one of a few bright spots against Tottenham. Furthermore, play-making extraordinaire Kevin De Bruyne is likely to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench on opening day, thus the quality of scoring chances is set to go through the roof.

Norwich aren’t enjoying any part of their Premier League return as the Canaries now face the defending champions on the heels of a 3-0 defeat to the previous season’s champions, Liverpool. Of note for USMNT fans, forward Josh Sargent made his Norwich debut against Liverpool, but it’s looking like the 21-year-old is set to play the bulk of his minutes out on the wing this season, at least as long as talisman Teemu Pukki is healthy and scoring goals.

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Here is everything you need to know ahead of Man City vs Norwich this Saturday with team news, odds, stream link and more.

Manchester City team news, injuries, lineup (INJURY REPORT)

QUESTIONABLE: Ilkay Gundogan (shoulder) | OUT: Phil Foden (ankle), Liam Delap (undisclosed)

Norwich team news, injuries, lineup

QUESTIONABLE: Onel Hernandez (COVID-19), Jordan Hugill (COVID-19), Andrew Omobamidele (illness), Przemyslaw Placheta (COVID-19) | OUT: Sam Byram (thigh)

Odds and ends (full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet)

Manchester City (-1000) | Norwich (+2000) | Draw (+850)

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Prediction: Manchester City vs Norwich

Poor, poor Norwich, forced to play Liverpool and Manchester City in their first two games back in the Premier League. The difference between Manchester City with, and without, Kevin De Bruyne will be abundantly clear by full-time on Saturday. Manchester City 4-0 Norwich.

How to watch Manchester City vs Norwich, stream live and start time

Kickoff: 10 am ET Saturday
TV: NBCSN
Online: Stream via NBCSports.com

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Erling Haaland injury update: Pep explains Man City vs Liverpool absence

By Apr 1, 2023, 10:41 AM EDT
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MANCHESTER — Manchester City star Erling Haaland was kept out of City’s huge game against Liverpool (Watch full match replay online via Peacock Premium).

Haaland left the Norway squad during the international break after suffering a groin injury.

Speaking ahead of the Liverpool game game, City boss Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he would be touch-and-go and ultimately City did not risk the Premier League’s top goal scorer.

ProSoccerTalk’s Joe Prince-Wright was on-site at the Etihad Stadium and it was announced that Haaland was not in the Manchester City matchday squad as he did not get off the team bus, but he did attend the match in the stands.

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What happened?

Haaland, 22, joined up with Norway for their EURO 2024 qualifiers but has been sent back to Manchester City for treatment. That meant he went to Marbella and then Barcelona in Spain for specialist treatment and he is now back in Manchester recovering from the groin injury he picked up against Burnley.

The Norwegian striker has been in stunning form in recent weeks, scoring nine goals in his last three games in all competitions for City (including five against RB Leipzig in the Champions League and a hat trick against Burnley in the FA Cup) before the break.

He has scored 42 (yes, forty two) goals in all competitions for Man City this season.

However, Pep Guardiola and Man City now face an anxious wait as an injury to Erling Haaland is the last thing they wanted before a pivotal final few months of the season as they chase the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble.

What is the latest update?

Pep Guardiola gave a fairly positive update on Haaland ahead of Liverpool’s visit to City he will not be risked if there’s any doubt around his fitness.

And it’s not like Guardiola wasn’t tempted to use the Norwegian against Liverpool at the Etihad.

Here’s what Pep said after the 4-1 win, which left Haaland in the stands.

“We spoke yesterday and he didn’t feel fit. Of course we want to take a risk, this is an important game but we have Julian [Alvarez] and now we have a long week to recover. Hopefully next weekend he can be involved.”

Norway’s team doctor, Ola Sand, previously gave an update on Haaland’s injury.

“We hoped that this was just a familiarity that would carry over to Saturday, but after doing tests and examinations yesterday it became clear that he will not make it to the games against Spain and Georgia,” Sand said. “It is better that he receives medical follow-up at the club.”

Norway face Spain on Saturday and Georgia next Tuesday, so it seems like Haaland is in a race to be fit for Man City’s games after the international break.

Which games could he miss?

Haaland could return for the trip to Southampton on Apr. 8, but Pep Guardiola may choose to rest him for their massive UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Bayern Munich on Apr. 11.

Given the form Haaland is in right now, it will be a blow for City if he does miss the next few games but the last thing they want is any long-term damage.

Plus, it’s helpful to have the likes of World Cup winner Julian Alvarez in reserve to step in for Haaland.

Arsenal vs Leeds, live! Score, updates, stream link, video highlights

By Apr 1, 2023, 10:35 AM EDT
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Arsenal can keep its Premier League title run going strong with a win over relegation-fighting Leeds United on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium (watch live, 10am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com).

The Gunners enter Saturday with an 8-point title lead over Manchester City, who holds a match-in-hand and plays the 7:30am ET kickoff earlier Saturday vs Liverpool.

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Leeds is coming off a feisty but fortunate 4-2 win over Wolves that it took it clear of the bottom three by two points.

If Leeds can manage a point here, it will be a heaping helping of unexpected and will say something about Javi Gracia’s project at Elland Road.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs Leeds.

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How to watch Arsenal vs Leeds live, stream link and start time

Kick off: 10am ET, Saturday
TV Channel: USA Network
Online: Stream via NBCSports.com

Key storylines & star players

For Arsenal, it’s going to continue to be a feast of talent in attacking positions as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are in the Premier League Player of the Year conversation and Gabriel Martinelli isn’t too far off. Perhaps Gabriel Jesus would be there, too, if he didn’t miss such a long stretch of time with injury but he’s fit and firing and Leeds has reason to worry about its back line. Leeds would love to see Maximillian Wober and Tyler Adams available but they are not and it will be incumbent about the attackers to make up for their absences. Weston McKennie and Marc Roca will be under the microscope today.

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OUT: William Saliba (lower back), Mohamed Elneny (knee), Eddie Nketiah (ankle), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee)

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OUT: Maximillian Wober (thigh), Stuart Dallas (thigh), Adam Forshaw (groin), Tyler Adams (hamstring), Wilfried Gnonto (ankle).

Brighton vs Brentford, live! Score, updates, stream link, video highlights

By Apr 1, 2023, 10:31 AM EDT
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Brighton and Brentford stage a big if surprising fight for a European place during a Saturday affair at the Amex Stadium. (watch live, 10am ET online via Peacock Premium).

The Seagulls and the visiting Bees both enter the match with 42 points, five points off the Premier League’s fifth-place spot and seven away from fourth.

STREAM LIVE BRIGHTON vs BRENTFORD

Brighton has played a Premier League-low 25 matches and will like its chances of putting the Bees in the deep rear view by winning on Saturday.

But Brentford’s been the total package and good at finding results, losing just five Premier League matches this season.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Brighton vs Brentford.

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How to watch Brighton vs Brentford live, stream link and start time

Kick off: 10apm ET, Saturday
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Key storylines & star players

Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton is driven by Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, a midfield pairing envied by most teams of their ilk.

And Brentford has had lovely contributions from Mathias Jensen and complete center forward play from Ivan Toney.

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OUT: Adam Lallana (thigh), Jakub Moder (knee), Tariq Lamptey (knee)

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OUT: Keane Lewis-Potter (knee), Shandon Baptiste (suspended), Vitaly Janelt (knee), Kristoffer Ajer (calf).

Bournemouth vs Fulham, live! Score, updates, how to watch, videos

By Apr 1, 2023, 10:30 AM EDT
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Bournemouth host Fulham at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday hoping to take another huge step towards Premier League safety.

STREAM LIVE BOURNEMOUTH v FULHAM

The Cherries stunned Liverpool in their last home game but were brought back down to earth with a thud as they were hammered at Aston Villa before the international break. Still, Gary O’Neil’s side are just one point from safety with 11 games to go and have a real chance of staying up. Plus, some of their January signings look like real gamechangers and this game between the newly-promoted duo delivered a thrilling 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage earlier this season.

Fulham have struggled in recent weeks as they’ve lost two in a row in the Premier League and then their incredible meltdown at Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinal saw them crash out of the competition with Aleksandar Mitrovic, Willian and manager Marco Silva all sent off. Add in that Mitrovic and Silva were both charged by the FA and it was an absolute mess with Fulham’s talisman losing the plot as he pushed the referee. The Cottagers will be hoping for a straightforward trip, and win, down to the South Coast to get them back on track.

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How to watch Bournemouth vs Fulham live, stream link and start time

Kick off: 10am ET, Saturday
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Solanke and Ouattara combine well to cause problems as Bournemouth are pushing to get back in this.

CLOSE! USMNT star Antonee Robinson smashes a brilliant effort on goal but it hits the crossbar. What a goal that would have been.

GOALL! Andreas Pereira puts Fulham ahead after a lovely team move. A quick check for offside by VAR but it stands. Bournemouth 0-1 Fulham.

KICK OFF! We are underway on the South Coast as the sun is out.

Key storylines & in-form players to watch

Gary O’Neil has set Bournemouth up to be dangerous on the counter attack and that works well against teams who love to dominate possession. Fulham love to do that and this tactic could suit the Cherries in this game. Dominic Solanke has led the line superbly, Neto has been excellent in goal and Dango Ouatrara has been sensational since arriving in January as his speed and direct running has given Bournemouth an extra dimension.

Fulham have just lost their way after an incredible season so far. They are still in the battle for European qualification as they sit in the top 10 and now they have to finish the campaign strong to keep positive vibes flowing. Marco Silva wants them to snap into challenges, press high and keep the ball when they have it and they are horrible to play against.

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OUT: Junior Stanislas (undisclosed), Adam Smith (groin)

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