In the English Premier League standings Manchester City is currently at fourth place. Hence, if they want to reach the Champions League every game is critical for them. While the fourth place team enters a qualifying playoff the top three squads automatically qualify. Manchester City can’t overlook Blackburn when the teams meet on April 25, with that in mind.

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When Liverpool earned a 3-0 win, Manchester City lost their last EPL game in ugly fashion. When they beat Manchester United in an FA Cup match they got some confidence back. Goalie Joe Hart has allowed 30 goals in his 32 starts and the team has relied on him. For an offense that has struggled he has helped make up. Even though the rest of the team has struggled to score, Carlos Tevez has 19 goals.

Compared to Manchester City, Blackburn hasn’t had the same goaltending. By allowing a total of 50 goals, Paul Robinson has gotten most of the starts. Blackburn has only scored 40 goals offensively. 14 different players have scored goals though.

Between the two teams in the first meeting ended in a draw. Playing at home should give the Blackburn an edge over Manchester City as they know how to play against them. In their last nine games they are winless. Including one against Arsenal, they have forced some draws though. Manchester City is the better team on paper. However, Blackburn could pull an upset if they can find an early goal.