Hull City vs Manchester City: What television channel is it on, what is the team news and what are the latest odds for the Premier League clash?
All the latest information as Mike Phelan's Tigers look to move off the bottom of the Premier League against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
MANCHESTER CITY play away to Hull having dragged themselves back into the title race with home wins over Watford and Arsenal.
They've failed to win just two away games all season and will be strong favourites against the bottom of the table Tigers.
But Pep Guardiola's men still trail top of the table Chelsea by 7 points and must deliver the expected three points at the KCOM Stadium.
Where can I watch Hull City v Manchester City?
YOU can watch the match live on Sky Sports 1.
Alternatively you can follow all the build-up and action on our live matchday blog from 2pm.
All the goals and match highlights will be available on the Sun Football app.
When is Hull City v Manchester City?
THE match kicks off at 5.15pm on Monday December 26.
What's the latest Hull City team news?
HULL have no new injury worries ahead of their match against Manchester City.
But one of their main goal threats, Abel Hernandez, will sit out until New Year.
Who is definitely out for Hull City?
INJURED: Moses Odubajo, Abel Hernandez, Will Keane, Greg Luer
SUSPENDED: N/A
What's the latest Manchester City team news?
ILKAY GUNDOGAN is out for the rest of the season with ruptured cruciate ligaments.
The Man City squad gave him a much-maligned tribute before their 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Vincent Kompany is out until at least January while Pablo Zabaleta faces a late fitness test.
Sergio Aguero will serve the final game of his four-match-ban for a horror tackle on David Luiz against Chelsea.
Who is definitely out for Manchester City?
INJURED: Ilkay Gundogan, Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta
SUSPENDED: Sergio Aguero
TODAY'S TEAMS
Hull: Marshall, Maguire, Dawson, Davies, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Clucas, Robertson, Snodgrass, Mbokani. Subs: Meyler, Maloney, Jakupovic, Weir, Diomande, Henriksen, Mason.
Man City: Bravo, Sagna, Otamendi, Stones, Clichy, Toure, Fernandinho, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito. Subs: Zabaleta, Fernando, Kolarov, Caballero, Jesus Navas, Iheanacho, Garcia.
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When is Hull City v Manchester City?
THE match kicks off at 5.15pm on Monday December 26.
Match facts
- Hull's only previous game against Manchester City on Boxing Day ended in a 5-1 defeat at the Etihad in 2008.
- The Citizens have lost just one of their previous eight Premier League games against Hull City (W4 D3).
- Raheem Sterling has scored on each of his last two games on Boxing Day, once against Burnley in 2014 and against Sunderland last season.
- The Tigers have won their last two league games played on Boxing Day, scoring three goals in each clash (3-0 v Burnley in 2015 and 3-1 v Sunderland in 2014).
- Hull City found themselves bottom of the Premier League on Christmas Day. 21 of the 24 sides to be bottom of the league at Christmas have been relegated that season.
- Hull City have conceded the first goal in 14 different Premier League matches this season; more often than any other side.
- Hull are the only Premier League team yet to win in December this season (P4 W0 D1 L3).
- Of Hull's 14 Premier League goals this season, Robert Snodgrass has had a hand in half of these (five goals, two assists).
- Raheem Sterling has been involved in eight goals in 15 Premier League appearances this season (five goals, three assists) - the same number as in 31 apps in 2015-16 (six goals, two assists).
- Kevin De Bruyne has a league-high nine assists in 2016-17. He assisted nine in 25 Premier League appearances in 2015-16.
Form Guide
Hull City: DLDLL - 2 points
Manchester City: WLLWW - 9 points
Who's going to win - latest odds?
Hull City: 19/2 (General)
Draw: 24/5 (General)
Manchester City: 6/17 (General)
SunSport prediction
Hull City 0 Manchester City 2 - 7/1 (General)