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The Robins could jump to 12th with a win tomorrow or drop to 19th if they lose and the results go against them.
Hello and welcome to Friday’s live blog as we look ahead to Bristol City’s 33rd Championship game of the season and Hull City’s visit to Ashton Gate.
The Robins have a chance to go 12 games unbeaten ahead of Manchester City’s exciting visit to the West Country on Tuesday. Talk about that game is for another day, of course, as the Tigers are likely to be tough opponents under former City fullback Liam Rosenior, who has propelled them to mid-table on a one-loss run in his last five games.
We’ll bring you all the Robins-related news throughout the day, plus anything else of interest throughout the rest of the Championship. so stay tuned for updates below
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More photos for your enjoyment
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some more details
So it looks like a new goalkeeper and alternative kit will be released soon, although it’s unclear exactly when, but presumably Max O’Leary will be in a different top tomorrow.
Fans can purchase the new kits, with more details to be provided by the club, while new training clothing will also be available.
Interestingly, City will wear O’Neills’ training kit on match day, and Hummel during the week at the High Performance Center.
You can read more in the club’s FAQ HERE
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City’s new home kit
So here’s the home jersey for next season… which will also be worn this season starting tomorrow.
Yeah, that red and white Hummel number, it’s already out of date.
Read the full story here
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City reveal new home kit
Well, this is one from left field, as Irish manufacturer O’Neills will make City’s home kit and their partnership with Hummel, which was meant to last until 2028, is over.
more follows…
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De Bruyne will return from illness
Manchester City are set to welcome playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for their Premier League trip to Bournemouth tomorrow. The Belgian missed the midweek Champions League tie against RB Leipzig due to illness.
It’s significant, of course, because the Premier League champions are in town next Tuesday, so presumably he makes it out of the weekend unscathed, De Bruyne will be involved in some way at Ashton Gate.
Read the full story here
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What to expect from Hull?
We spoke to Hull City correspondent Barry Cooper of Hull Live to find out the details of tomorrow’s opponents – their strengths, weaknesses and the changes Liam Rosenior has made since taking over.
Read the full story here
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Stats before the weekend
Some interesting numbers for you, courtesy of the EFL Statistics Pack…
- Bristol City have won 15 of their last 19 home league games against Hull City (D3 L1), including each of the last three in a row.
- Hull are looking to complete a league double over City for the first time since the 1964-65 campaign.
- City are unbeaten in each of their last eight Championship games (W3 D5), last enjoying a longer run in October 2019 (10 games).
- Hull have kept clean sheets in four of their last five Championship games (W2 D2 L1), as many as they had recorded in their previous 30 combined.
- Andi Weimann has scored more league goals against Hull than against any other team in English football (6).
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Pep Guardiola press conference
The Manchester City manager will speak this afternoon at around 1.30pm, in anticipation of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth tomorrow, but it is very likely that some relevant topics will be discussed for next Tuesday.
You can follow the press conference through our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News HERE
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Give us your pre-match predictions
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morning referee
Sam Barrott has the whistle for tomorrow’s game at Ashton Gate in what will be his 34th game of the season, but only his third in the Championship.
Barrott has issued 95 yellow cards -2.8 per game- and three red cards in 2022/23, mainly at the League One and League Two levels.
Coincidentally, one of their two previous games this season in the Championship was a City game – a 3-1 win at Rotherham United in December.
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Choose your team for tomorrow
With injuries to Rob Atkinson and Kal Naismith, the options in defense and midfield are a bit slim on the ground, but the real area of interest is which attacking combination Nigel Pearson selects for tomorrow.
You can name your starting XI below. Although Pearson has indicated that he is not yet ready for first-team consideration, we have included Kane Wilson only because he is technically fit and available.
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Harry Cornick and City could be the perfect couple
The Robins’ new number 9 was interesting company this week as he discussed his first impressions of the club, the area, his teammates and what he thinks he can bring to the party.
Read the full story here
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