One of the most high-voltage matches in the English Premier League is set to take place tonight when Liverpool welcomes the defending champions, Manchester City, at Anfield. As Jurgen Klopp announced to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, today’s match will be his last meeting with City boss Pep Guardiola – which makes the game more significant.
However, the title race has become more fascinating this season as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are chasing the league title. Arsenal are currently standing at the top of the table following their win against Brentford FC last night. But the winner of tonight’s game between Manchester City and Liverpool will replace Arsenal at the top.
There are still two months left in the English Premier League and 30 more points to be played. But many pundits believe this clash between Liverpool and Man City will be the title decider.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have won only one of their last eight games against Manchester City. They lost three and tied the remaining four matches.
- However, Liverpool have a very strong record against Manchester City at Anfield. The All Reds have lost only one of their last 20 home meetings with the Citizens in the English Premier League. Their only home defeat came in 2021 when Man City secured a 1-4 win over Liverpool.
- The home team has always been the dominant side in the clashes between Liverpool and Man City. Their previous 30 meetings in the EPL saw the away team winning only two matches.
- Manchester City defeated Liverpool last season at Etihad Stadium by a 4-1 margin. Since then, the Klopp boys have won more points and scored more goals than any other team in the Premier League.
- Man City’s overall away records have been brilliant this season. They are unbeaten in their last nine games away from home across all competitions, scoring 25 goals.
Team News
Liverpool had a massive boost as Mo Salah made his return with the match against Sparta Praha. He is all set to return to the Premier League with today’s crucial game against Man City. But the home team will miss the service of Ben Doak, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch due to their respective injury.
Manchester City have no more fresh injury concerns. Only Jack Grealish remains out of the squad due to his groin injury, but the rest of the squad is fully fit and ready to fight against Liverpool.
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Possible Lineup for Man City:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Alvarez
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Man City
The matches between Liverpool and Man City have always been difficult to predict the winner. But according to the records, the home side is always the favorite in those clashes. Moreover, the return of Mohammad Salah is a huge boost for the All-Reds, which could be a key factor in winning the game.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 3.10
Draw: 3.76
Man City: 2.22
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