Manchester City v Norwich City, Premier League: Preview and Team News
Manchester City host Norwich City at the Etihad on the final day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, hoping to end a turbulent week and a disappointing campaign on a positive note.
Where to Watch
Kick-off is set for 4pm BST. Watch reports, results and reactions on Final Score on BBC Two and BBC Two HD from 4.05pm BST onwards. Watch highlights of the game on Match of the Day on BBC One and BBC One HD at 10.25pm BST.
Overview
City, who suffered a shock defeat in the FA Cup final to relegated Wigan Athletic last week, parted company with manager Roberto Mancini earlier this week, after three eventful years under the Italian. Earlier this season, the Citizens crashed out of the Champions League in the group stages for the second season in a row, and surrendered their Premier League title to Manchester United, a month before the end of the season.
Caretaker Brian Kidd guided the club to a 2-0 victory at Reading in midweek and the former Manchester United and City player will be keen to post yet another win and end City's season on a high.
Norwich, on the other hand, sit 12th in the league table and will be delighted to stay in the English top flight for yet another season, following back-to-back promotion from League One to the Premier League between 2009 and 2011. Chris Hughton's side, who beat West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at home last week, will also be looking to finish the season on a positive note.
City won the reverse fixture at Carrow Road 4-3, on the back of an early brace from Edin Dzeko.
Team Form
Manchester City
- Last Five Games(all competitions, most recent first): W L W D W
- Last Match: Reading 0 - 2 Manchester City
Norwich City
- Last Five Games (all competitions, most recent first): W L L W L
- Last Match: Norwich City 4 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
Team News
Manchester City: Sergio Aguero (hamstring) and Kolo Toure (knee) limped off at Reading and remain doubts for this game. Scott Sinclair could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Pablo Zabaleta is available after serving a one-match suspension.
Probable Line-up: (4-2-3-1) Hart; Richards, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy; Y Toure, Barry; Silva, Tevez, Milner; Dzeko
Norwich City: Michael Turner (groin) and Andrew Surman (knee) remain sidelined. Otherwise, Houghton has a full squad to choose from and is likely to deploy the same starting XI that hammered West Brom last week.
Probable Line-up: (4-4-1-1): Ruddy; R Martin, R Bennett, Bassong, Garrido; Snodgrass, Howson, B Johnson, Pilkington; Hoolahan; Holt
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