Micah Richards name-drops Everton test as Manchester City graphic emerges live on Sky Sports
Micah Richards has mentioned the test Everton could pose Manchester City after a graphic of their remaining Premier League fixtures was displayed live on Sky Sports on Saturday (6 May).
The Toffees face the Premier League champions next weekend (Sunday, 14 May) at Goodison Park in a clash that could have huge implications at both ends of the table.
Sean Dyche’s side currently sit 19th in the table and one point from safety, with just four games of the season remaining.
Speaking live on Sky Sports [14:12, Sky Sports One], Richards admitted that Manchester City’s fixture against Everton looked like a tough match when a graphic emerged of the league leaders’ Premier League run-in.
“Everton away doesn’t look a good fixture,” he said.
Goodison Park factor
Although Dyche’s side are bang in trouble and have looked extremely poor at times over the last few weeks, the Everton faithful will be as loud as ever for the crunch clash against the Premier League champions.
Goodison Park is often viewed as one of the toughest grounds to play at in the league because of the fierce and feisty atmosphere that the fans create, and this match will be no different.
On technical ability alone, Manchester City should wipe the floor with the Toffees, but you can never rule out the factor that playing at Goodison Park has.
Hopefully, nerves within the Everton support will be relieved this weekend with a result at Brighton, but if not, the importance of this Manchester City clash increases even more.
The final two games of the season, against Wolves and Bournemouth, present great opportunities for Dyche’s side to gain points, however a result against Pep Guardiola’s side would be a monumental moment in the season.