Bolton are 2nd-bottom and have won just once in their last 9 league games (1-2-6); they haven’t scored a goal in their last 3 games and at the Reebok they are winless in their last 5.

While Man City are not in the same situation, they are not reaching the ambitious targets set by their new owners as yet and they have lost 4 out of their last 7; Mark Hughes’ job is safe for the moment, but Man City will need to start picking up the wins and, given Bolton’s form, they have a good chance to pick up 3 points at the Reebok.

Man City are favourites at a reasonable $2.38 from Stan James and while they shouldn’t disappoint, there may be more value in going for the win to nil, given Bolton’s terrible scoring record.

All 4 of Man City’s league wins this season have been to nil, and against a Bolton attack that aren’t firing, the very good $4.00 for the win to nil offered at Paddy Power looks the option.

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Bet: Man City win to nil Odds: $4.00 Stake: 4pts Bookies: Paddy Power

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