Bold Man City can turn the tables and beat brilliant Barcelona

Manchester City should arrive at the Nou Camp, where they are 7/1 with Coral to win over 90 minutes, with both trepidation and optimism.

After all, the Etihad outfit need just two goals to overturn Barcelona’s 2-1 advantage from their first-leg thriller. Had Lionel Messi converted his penalty, the damage could have been much worse, and the challenge a lot tougher.

As it stands, the Citizens, who were outclassed last time out in Europe, have a second chance to put in a performance worthy of English champions.

Speaking ahead of the crunch clash, creative fulcrum David Silva seemed bullish about his side’s chances, reminding: “Everybody wrote Schalke off before they played Real Madrid but they won 4-3 and could have scored again, which would have put them through – nobody predicted that.

“Not many thought PSG could beat Chelsea, especially with only 10 men for so long, so I know that everything can happen,” added the skillful Spain artist.

City will certainly need subtle Silva, who has scored 10 in 23 league outings this season, to be at his scheming best in his homeland if they are to compete.

The crafty playmaker is a 12/1 punt to poach the first goal, while former Barca boy Yaya Toure is 5/1 to complement Silva’s silk with steel and strike anytime.

Top Sky Blues scorer Sergio Aguero gave Manuel Pellegrini’s men hope by grabbing a late consolation at the Etihad. At 7/1 to strike the final blow, or 2/1 in the anytime market, the Argentine is excellent value to net at the Nou Camp.