- The crunch tie is scheduled to be played at the Anfield Stadium from 7 pm Kenyan time on Sunday.
- Manchester City head to the game as the favorites having won 2 of their four recent matches against Liverpool.
- Liverpool are enjoying a fine form at the moment that has seen them pick up 6 straight wins.
The Anfield Stadium is set to host a mouthwatering clash pitting Premier League title contenders Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool will be seeking to maintain their good run which has seen them secure six straight victories in the competitive league.
The excellent form has helped the Reds increase their points at the top of the standings to 31, six more than their closest rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool’s latest win came six days ago when they showed a lot of maturity to beat Southampton 3-2 in a thrilling tie played at the St. Mary’s Stadium.
The Arne Slot army scored their goals through Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, and Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, who bagged a brace.
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On the other end, Mateus Fernandes and Adam Amstrong were on the score sheet for the Saints, who occupy the last position in the log.
Moreover, apart from being in full control of the Premier League title race at the moment, Liverpool has also had a remarkable UEFA Champions League campaign, winning all their five matches.
The Merseyside club hammered defending champions Real Madrid 2-0 earlier this week to cement their position at the top of the 36-team league.
Unlike Liverpool, Manchester City have found limited success this season, especially in the domestic league where they have suffered 3 consecutive defeats.
The Citizens, as they are popularly known, were hammered 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspurs in their most recent league fixture before being held to a 3-3 draw by Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Here are the key facts you need to understand ahead of the upcoming match.
What time does Liverpool vs Manchester City start?
The much awaited fixture is expected to start at 7 pm Kenyan time on Sunday at the Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool vs Manchester City Team News
The hosts will miss the services of Alisson Becker (hamstring), Federico Chiesa (fitness), Ibrahima Konate (unspecified) and Diogo Jota (abdominal).
In addition, Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas are expected to be out due to hamstring and ankle issues.
With Bradley’s absence, Slot is likely to introduce Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been linked with a transfer move to Real Madrid to the starting 11.
As for Manchester City, four of their players in Rodri (ACL), Mateo Kovacic (unspecified), John Stones (foot) and Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb (leg) are sidelined.
Possible Starting Lineups
Liverpool: Kelleher, Robertson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Trent, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Salah, Nunez
Manchester City: Ederson, Ake, Akanji, Dias, Walker, Gundogan, Nunes, De Bruyne; Silva, Doku, Haaland
Liverpool vs Manchester City Head-to-head
Manchester City and Liverpool have battled it out four times in all competitions since 2022, with the Citizens picking up two wins. Two of those matches ended in draws.
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The two clubs played to a 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter that was staged at Anfield Stadium in March this year.
Liverpool: 0
Draw: 2
Manchester City: 2
Liverpool vs Manchester City Current Form
Liverpool: WWWWW
Manchester City: LLLLD
Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction
Although Manchester City are firing blank at the moment, they are expected to return with something from the Anfield Stadium based on their excellent record against Liverpool in recent years.
However, they will have to be at their absolute best to stop the hosts, who have silenced every club they have played against since their 2-2 draw with Arsenal in October. Therefore, football fans should prepare themselves for an entertaining clash that is likely to end in a draw.
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