Champions League Group D: City set to sink Bathtubs

Speaking following City’s 2-1 win over Norwich in which the Ivory Coast striker squandered a number of chances, Pellegrini was positive about his player, who is 11/2 to score first against the Bathtubs.

“Unfortunately at this moment, as happens with a lot of strikers, he’s not scoring the number of goals he can,” said City manager Pellegrini. “He is missing some chances. The way he plays and the striker he is, he normally doesn’t miss them.

“But the fans need to be patient and support him because he is an important player. He holds the ball up well and creates a lot of space for the other players.

“I think he needs trust. He is playing after many months of not being able to work normally, for different reasons. I have placed a lot of trust in him, now he must demonstrate why he’s here. I am sure that in the future he will return to his normal performance.”

Konoplyanka an eye-catcher

New summer signing Yevhen Konoplyanka has been a revelation since joining and the Ukrainian winger also scored in the reverse fixture. At 2/1 to score anytime these are odds that are definitely worth considering, while striker Fernando Llorente’s 13/2 price to break the deadlock appeals as well after dispatching last time out.

Sevilla certainly have goals in them. Their last home game was a 5-0 thrashing of Getafe, though Kevin Gameiro, who hit a hat-trick is an injury doubt. If risked, he is 7/4 in the anytime market.

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Coral’s top tip: Considering his good recent form Konoplyanka is great value @ 2/1 to score in the anytime market