- The Liverpool vs Man City clash will kick off at 1845EAT on Sunday.
- Liverpool are second on the log on 63 points, one behind leaders Arsenal.
- Man City are third on 62 points.
Liverpool and Manchester City are set to face off in a top-of-the-table Premier League tie on Sunday, March 10 at the Anfield Stadium.
The mouthwatering clash which is seen by most football fans as the potential title decider this season comes at a time when both clubs are enjoying a good run.
Defending champions City go into the match on the back of a five-match winning streak while the Jurgen Klopp-led Liverpool have won their last 7 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Back in November, the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg encounter which was staged at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for the Citizens before Liverpool academy graduate Trent Alexander Arnold restored parity in the 80th minute.
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At the moment, only one point separates the two clubs in the Premier League standings after 27 matches with Liverpool occupying the second place position with 63 points, a point behind leaders Arsenal who left it late to beat Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.
Therefore, a win for either of the sides on Sunday will take them to the top of the log and significantly increase their chances of lifting the coveted title at the end of the season.
Here are the key details you need to understand ahead of the crunch match. Click this link to place your bet on the game and remember you can get up to 1000% SportPesa bonus on your multi bet of up to 50 games.
What time does Liverpool vs Man City start?
The eagerly anticipated tie is expected to kick off at 6:45 PM Kenyan time on Sunday at the Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool vs Man City Team News
The visitors will miss the services of Three Lions midfielder Jack Grealish (groin) and his Portuguese counterpart Matheus Nunes who dislocated a finger in Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League win over FC Copenhagen several days ago.
Moreover, Pep Guardiola will have to make a last-minute decision regarding the involvement of Belgian forward Jeremy Doku who has a muscular issue.
On the other hand, unlike Manchester City, Liverpool continue to struggle with injury problems. The Reds are expected to be without Alexander-Arnold (knee), Ben Doak (knee), Joel Matip (knee), and Stefan Bajcetic (calf).
First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker (thigh), Curtis Jones (shin), Ryan Gravenberch (ankle) and Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara (muscle) are also currently on the treatment table.
Possible Starting Lineups
Liverpool: Kelleher, Robertson, Konate, Van Dijk, Bradley, Endo, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Diaz, Salah, Nunez
Manchester City: Ederson, Ake, Dias, Stones, Dias, Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne, Doku, Foden, Haaland
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Liverpool vs Man City Head-to-head
Liverpool and Manchester City have played each other 19 times in all competitions since 2018 with the Reds registering 5 wins. Seven of those fixtures ended in a draw including two barren ones.
In the last five matches, the two clubs have each picked up the maximum points twice with the most recent fixture ending in a 1 – 1 draw.
Liverpool: 7
Draws: 7
Manchester City: 5
Liverpool vs Man City Current Form
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Liverpool vs Man City Prediction
Manchester City are favorites to win this match and go into the top of the Premier League table due to the caliber of players they have in their squad and the injury crisis that the hosts are facing at the moment.
However, the Citizens will have to be at their best to overcome a determined Liverpool side who have only lost a few matches at the scary Anfield Stadium in recent seasons.
Football fans should get ready for an entertaining game of football which is highly likely to end in a draw.
Quick facts on Liverpool vs Man City
How many times have Liverpool beat Man City?
Manchester City and Liverpool have played against each other 195 times. The Citizens have won only 50 games, while the Reds have emerged victorious 93 times, with 52 matches ending in a draw.
Who is the favourite to win?
The Opta supercomputer struggled to split these two sides, with Liverpool winning 33.3% of pre-match simulations and Manchester City triumphing in 38.6%. A draw stands at 28.1%.
What is the record for the visiting teams in this clash?
Just two of the last 30 Premier League matches between Liverpool and Man City have been won by the away side.
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