Pundits all agree on Man City vs Everton prediction in Premier League

Manchester City can close the gap to Arsenal to just two points with a win against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon (3pm GMT).

Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can replicate the performance that saw them beat Leeds 3-1 at Elland Road on Wednesday night when they welcome the Toffees to the Etihad Stadium on New Year's Eve. A win would see the Blues pile the pressure on Arsenal, who face a difficult away game at Brighton later that evening.

Everton have been struggling this season and currently find themselves 17th in the league - just a point above the relegation zone. Frank Lampard's side have won just one of their last eight top-flight matches and have only managed to score 12 goals in their 16 league games so far.

Here's what the pundits think will happen against Everton on Saturday afternoon.

Writing in his latest BBC Sport column, Sutton said: "I really am worried about Everton. They have won only one of their past nine games in all competitions, so a trip to Etihad Stadium is the last thing they need.

"How do Frank Lampard's side approach this? Well, they will try to be resilient, to stay in the game for as long as possible and defend deep - but conceding an early goal would be disastrous for them.

"The only question about Manchester City is who will play - the old 'Pep Roulette' upsets thousands of Fantasy Football players every week because you never know who will start.

"I don't think Pep Guardiola's selection will make much difference to the outcome against Everton, though. City will wipe the floor with them."

Speaking to bookmaker Paddy Power, Lawrenson said: "Everton are a complete mess and that last-gasp loss to Wolves won’t have helped.

"Manchester City looked great again against Leeds and had a very comfortable win with Erling Haaland looking fab. This will be a very comfortable City win."