Karela United will aim to return to winning ways when they host FC Port City at Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.Karela head into the encounter following a defeat to Swedru All Blacks last Sunday and will be eager to respond with an improved performance as they look to strengthen their position in the league standings.Port City, meanwhile, travel to Tamale after playing out a draw against Dreams FC in their previous outing. The visitors will be hoping to build on that result and maintain their place among the league’s leading sides.Karela have collected nine points from six matches, recording three wins and three defeats. They have scored seven goals and conceded the same number, averaging 1.17 goals per game at both ends of the pitch.Their inconsistent start to the campaign gives them a chance to get back on track, but they will need to be more disciplined defensively and clinical in front of goal to secure all three points.Port City have enjoyed a slightly stronger start, sitting fourth in the standings with 10 points from six matches. They have recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring eight goals and conceding five.However, their defensive record has shown signs of vulnerability, with the team conceding in each of their last four matches. Karela will hope to exploit that weakness as they seek to make home advantage count.Despite their recent draw against Dreams FC, Port City have shown greater consistency in their overall results, winning three of their last seven matches, drawing two and losing two. They will be determined to return to winning ways and keep pace with the teams above them.Karela, on the other hand, have won nine of their last 20 matches, losing eight and drawing three, and will need a strong performance to overcome the visitors.With just one point separating the teams, the encounter could have a significant impact on their early-season positions. Karela will be looking to use home advantage to bounce back from their recent defeat, while Port City will aim to take advantage of their superior league position and return to winning ways.Both sides have shown they can find the net, but defensive discipline could prove decisive in determining the outcome in Tamale.