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#7 Schalke 04 vs Manchester City
The tie is arguably the biggest mismatch of the round. While the Germans have been languishing in 14th spot in the Bundesliga, Manchester City have been irresistible and find themselves at the perch of the Premier League.
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The Cityzens have hit top gear recently and smashed 6 past a hapless Chelsea last weekend. Having scored 74 goals in 27 league matches, they would be licking their lips at the prospect of facing a leaky Schalke defense which has conceded 32 goals in 21 league games.
On paper and on quality, Manchester City are clearly superior to their German counterparts. The sheer attacking verve the former possess may just be a little too hot to handle for Schalke.
Though upsets are part and parcel of every Champions League edition, it would be highly ludicrous to think that Manchester City would be on the wrong end of one at the hands of Schalke.
Thus, I expect an easy victory for the English champions.
Winner: Manchester City
