MI vs LSG: Desperate Battle as Both Teams Face Elimination

Both teams arrive with just four points, with MI ninth after nine games and LSG tenth after eight. Mumbai's season has been disappointing despite their five titles, posting high scores that still resulted in losses, while LSG holds the worst net run rate at -1.106. ipl-today.in

The prediction slightly favors Lucknow Super Giants to win, as their bowling has been more effective throughout most of the tournament. The match at Wankhede Stadium, known as a batter's paradise with average scores exceeding 210, could decide which team's season slips beyond rescue.

Manchester City travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, aiming to reduce the six-point gap to leaders Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola’s men hold two games in hand following the Gunners’ comfortable win on Saturday. City are currently on an eleven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. That said, they face a disciplined Everton side that has conceded few goals at their new home.

Manchester City team news

Rodri is making good progress with a groin injury but has not yet returned to training. Pep Guardiola stated it is too early to determine if he can feature on Monday. The Spaniard has missed the last two fixtures after picking up the problem against Arsenal.

Ruben Dias remains absent with a thigh injury and is not yet back with the team. Josko Gvardiol is also sidelined for the long term as he recovers from a broken leg. Guardiola remains confident that his injured stars are improving as the season reaches its climax.

Jérémy Doku remains a vital creative spark, having created twenty-four chances following ball carries. He has also provided four assists for Erling Haaland in the top flight this season. Haaland sits on twenty-four league goals as he leads City’s pursuit of a domestic treble. Only Arsenal have recorded more through balls than Guardiola’s side during the current campaign.

Manchester City predicted lineup

Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Silva, Gonzalez; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

When will the match kick off?

Manchester City face Everton at 20:00 BST on Monday, 4 May 2026.

How to watch Everton vs Manchester City?

The match is televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can follow the action live via the Sky Go app.

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After a break following their 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton at Wembley last weekend, Manchester City return to Premier League action tonight. Pep Guardiola’s side take on Everton tonight in yet another must-win Premier League fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. City currently sit six points behind Arsenal, who have won their past two Premier League matches since City last played. Pep Guardiola’s side do have two games in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side entering tonight’s match. The equation is simple for City: keep winning to maintain the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. They’ll play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time tonight against an Everton side that is always difficult to beat, which is typical of a David Moyes side.

Here is the latest City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven for tonight’s match.

Latest Manchester City injury news.

Manchester City enters tonight’s match with two players unavailable due to injury and an important player in doubt. Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias are ruled out of tonight’s match due to injury. Pep Guardiola informed the media on Friday that the pair are making good progress in their return from injury, but neither player is available for tonight’s match against Everton.

Rodri remains in doubt for tonight’s match for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola told the media on Friday that as of Friday, Rodri was yet to return to training. The Spanish international sustained a calf injury in the latter stages of Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal two weeks ago. It remains to be seen if Manchester City’s midfield general is ready to start tonight’s match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

If Rodri is unable to play tonight, Nico seems to be the player who will fill his shoes in midfield. Nico should be full of confidence after his thunderbolt sealed Manchester City’s place in this season’s FA Cup final against Southampton. Whether or not Rodri plays tonight looks to be the biggest selection question mark surrounding City for tonight’s match against Everton.

Predicted City starting eleven.

Manchester United’s midfield won them all three points against Liverpool in a game marred by individual errors.

All five goals at Old Trafford were arguably the result of defensive blunders rather than the quality of either attack. However, it was the physicality and resilience of United’s midfield that proved decisive on a topsy-turvy evening.

Reports in Italy now suggest that United are pushing to sign a Brazilian midfield warrior who would add even more steel to the middle of the park.

Manchester United pushing to sign Ederson

According to Calciomercato.it, Manchester United have intensified contact with Atalanta midfielder Ederson in recent days.

The 26-year-old Brazilian workhorse reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid earlier this year.

However, the La Liga giants have not managed to get any closer to the Serie A side’s asking price, which is thought to be between €45m and €50m (£38.90-£43.1m).

It is claimed that United are willing to take advantage of Atletico’s hesitation, partly because they have the “resources” to meet Atalanta’s demands.

The six-foot-tall midfielder is a strong tackler, whose combative style of play, boxy frame, and willingness to fight for every ball make him a very solid defensive midfielder.

Manchester United in pole position for Ederson

A separate report from TuttoJuve claims that Atalanta’s stance has deterred several suitors, including Juventus.

It is believed United are the club with the “best chance” of landing Ederson, who has emerged as the “perfect player” in their search for Casemiro’s successor. He is entering the final 12 months of his contract in Bergamo.

Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is an admirer of Ederson.

Meanwhile, Casemiro is allegedly in talks with Inter Miami over a summer move. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, the Major League Soccer outfit is thought to be his preferred destination.

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The Montreal Canadiens stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday, May 3, closing a fierce NHL first-round series.

Every game in the matchup ended by one goal, with four going to overtime. Montreal sealed the series 4-3 and now moves on to face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper pointed to luck after the loss. Speaking to the media, he said the ‘hockey gods’ had favored his team many times before but switched sides in Game 7.

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“That’s when you – at the end of the game, and you’re just sitting there saying, ‘The, the hockey gods have been in my corner many, many times, and tonight they’re in the other corner.’ And that’s what happens,” Cooper said.

“And as I said, it’s not the movies. It’s not something where you can retake it and get the scene right. It’s live theater right there in front of you, and you never know what’s gonna happen. That’s why it’s unbelievable to be a part of, to be a part of something like this. But it damn well stings when you’re on the wrong side of it.”

Tampa Bay controlled much of the game but failed to finish. They outshot Montreal 29-9, yet rookie goalie Jakub Dobes stood firm with 28 saves. His calm presence kept the Canadiens alive under heavy pressure. The result marked Tampa’s fourth straight first-round exit, adding to growing frustration.

Lightning coach said there’s ‘no moral victory’ after Game 7 loss

Montreal struck first late in the opening period. Captain Nick Suzuki scored at 18:39 after a deflection bounced past Andrei Vasilevskiy. The goal gave the Canadiens early control despite limited attacking play. Tampa kept pushing but could not break through until the mid-second period.

The equalizer came from Dominic James at 13:27 on a power play. He redirected a shot set up by Charle-Edouard D’Astous. The home crowd sensed a shift, but Montreal responded quickly.

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Alex Newhook delivered the decisive blow with 8:53 left in the third. He knocked a loose puck out of the air and beat Vasilevskiy. That moment later ended Tampa’s season and sent Montreal through.

“All you can ask of your team [in best-of-7 playoff] … is to get better as you go,” Cooper said. “And I thought we got better as we went, and I thought tonight we played our best game of the series. Sometimes you win the game and not the score, and it’s Game 7. There’s no moral victory in that.”

The Lightning finished the regular season with 106 points, led by Nikita Kucherov and his 130-point campaign. Still, strong numbers could not hide playoff struggles. In a series defined by fine margins, Montreal took its chance when it mattered most.