Palermo are set to host Manchester City at Stadio Renzo Barbera in a friendly clash. Palermo have been impressive in the preseason games thus far, entering with a 100% record.
Nine days from now, Palermo have a date with Cremonese in the first round of the Coppa Italia, their first competitive match since bowing to a 1-0 away defeat against Juve Stabia in the Serie B play-offs on May 17.
The Pink and Blacks have made the necessary preparations ahead of this crucial encounter. They have played in five preseason games, and their performance has been nothing short of superb.Heading into this clash, they are currently riding a five-match winning streak. During this period, they scored 22 goals and conceded four in the process.
For Manchester City, this is their first preseason game since suffering a rare defeat against Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup on July 1. It was an early exit for the Premier League giants, who lost 4-3 in the round of 16.
The Citizens won’t be intimidated by Palermo in this upcoming encounter. They have a decent record against teams from Italy, having faced them 20 times.
During this period, they recorded eight wins and drew seven (L5). However, this will be their first-ever meeting against a team from Italy’s second division.
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