New York City FC will go into this weekend's MLS clash against New England as favourites, with three points crucial to their title chances.
The Pigeons will host New England in an important Eastern Conference match on Saturday, and will be relying on the in-form Valentin Castellanos.
¿Quién gana en una carrera entre @tatycaste11anos y @CachaAcevedo? ????????? #VamosNYC pic.twitter.com/2fR9romF48
— NYCFC Español (@NYCFCEspanol) July 7, 2022
Going into Saturday's game, New York City are currently fourth in the Eastern league, with their opponents three places beneath them in the division.
The team from the Big Apple, however, have two games in hand over the clubs above them in the Eastern Conference and, at the moment, boast the most impressive goal difference (14).
New York City will have their defenders to thank for their excellent defensive record, having conceded just 19 goals in 17 games, and Castellanos to thank for what is happening at the other end.
The 23-year-old Argentine has been in terrific form this season so far with 10 goals in 14 league appearances after he added two strikes to his tally against Atlanta United last Sunday.
Castellanos joined the MLS outfit in 2018 from Torque on loan, and later had his stay in the United States extended. Since his first appearance for the club, the striker has struck 56 times across all competitions.
