This weekend sets to host a mouthwatering title race contest as Liverpool set to host Manchester City. The match schedules for Sunday at Anfield with kickoff at 6:30 pm.
This weekend, the two favorites for the title race enter the clash occupying the two first spots in the table. However, Jurgen Klopp is one point above their rivals.
Jurgen Klopp managed to put up a display in the Champions League tie last week against Porto with a 5-1 win. It was a top-tier attacking performance with Mohamad Salah and Roberto Firmino bagging a brace while Sadio Mane with one goal.
However, their last game in the Premier League was not fancy while playing out a 3-3 draw to Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium. However, the point was enough to see the Reds rise to the top of the table.
Furthermore, Klopp’s side remains unbeaten in ten competitive matches at Anfield. In addition, the Red scored at least three goals in their last six competitive matches.
However, Pep Guardiola has proved a defensive unit in the past encounters. This is despite coming off a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint Germaine in the Champions League. Furthermore, their triumphant 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge will be a major confidence booster.
There have been many ties when the two clubs met in the past at Anfield. Liverpool has only one win in their last seven matches against the Citizens.
Liverpool vs Man City Head to Head
Both sides have 37 games against each other with Liverpool taking 15 wins while Man City with 10 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- FC Porto 1-5 Liverpool
- Brentford 3-3 Liverpool
- Norwich City 0-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace
- Liverpool 3-2 Milan
Away
- PSG 2-0 Man City
- Chelsea 0-1 Man City
- Man City 6-1 Wycombe Wanderers
- Man City 0-0 Southampton
- RB Leipzig 3-6 Man City
Liverpool Team News
Jurgen Klopp recently announced that Trent Alexander-Arnold could not be fit in time for the clash. Other injury contenders at the camp include Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliot. Curtis Jones put up four assists in the Champions League; hence they could get a nod in attack.
Manchester City Team News
Ilkay Gundogan sets to miss out on the clash while on the road to recovery. Another major absentee is Zinchenko. Hence Cancelo will step up at left-back. Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus are set to return to the starting lineup. Riyad Mahrez and Sterling are set to start on the bench.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a heated clash with both sides going guns blazing thus, we might get a share of the spoils.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
