Liverpool aims to win a statement victory over the Premier League Manchester City champion, while continuing their increase in title 2024/25.
The Reds came up with their hunting on the crown on Wednesday evening after their 2-2 tie with Aston Villa and looks nervously on his shoulder towards Chasers Arsenal. The Sunday duel with the Cityzens is followed by a mid -week meeting with Newcastle United in what could be a season that defines the days for Arne Slot.
Liverpool It has an unconvincing record at Etihad Stadium and has not tasted the Blue Half Manchester victory since 2015 at Premier League. However, they will be considered favorites this weekend, taking into account the unfolded form of Pep Guardiola side.
City served another sub-gambling performance in the week of the week in Europe He left the Champions League At the hands of Real Madrid. Sunday’s defeat would see that Liverpool would take 20 points above them at the summit, and Guardiola’s men did not even guarantee that a top Four Berth reached the end of the campaign.
Here is 90 minutes Guide for a mouth contest.
Man City vs Liverpool Record from head to head (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Home City |
Liverpool |
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Real Madrid 3-1 Man City – 19/02/25 |
Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool – 19/02/25 |
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Man City 4-0 Newcastle – 02/15/25 |
Liverpool 2-1 wolves – 16/02/25 |
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Man City 2-3 Real Madrid – 02/11/25 |
Everton 2-2 Liverpool – 02/02/25 |
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Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City – 08/08/25 |
Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool – 09/09/25 |
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Arsenal 5-1 Man City – 02/02/25 |
Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham – 02/06/25 |
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Field |
TV Channel/Stream Live |
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UK |
Main event of Sky Sports, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Go, Sky Go Extra, Now TV |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
FUBOTV CANADA, FUBO SPORTS NETWORK CANADA |
Erling Haaland was an unused substitute against Madrid Wednesday, after being injured in the last stages of last weekend 4-0 victory over Newcastle. During the pre -match press conference, Guardiola confirmed that the Norwegian is still a doubt For Sunday, but it could appear.
John Stones will not play a role, but the English defender is scheduled for two to three months. He injured his thigh after six minutes from the defeat to Santiago Bernabeu and needed surgery to correct the problem. The 30 -year -old joins Rodri, Manuel Akanji and Oscar Bobb on the long -term absent list.
Guardiola was forceful because of the lack of involvement of Kevin de Bruyne in recent games, with the Belgian who did not appear at all against Newcastle and Madrid. It seems unlikely to enter the initial XI against Liverpool.
Man City predicted VS Liverpool Line (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Dies, Ake, Garden; Gonzalez, Kovacic; FODEN, MARMOUSH, SAVINE; Haaland.
Cody Gakpo has lost the last two games through a blow to the Merseyside derby, but Slot has revealed that its compatriot has the opportunity to present it against the city. But,, Conor Bradley will miss After being injured against Villa Midweek.
Northern Irish was just a second substitute before retiring and now joins Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton in the treatment room. Bradley is also unlikely to present against Newcastle next Wednesday.
The slot was critical of Darwin Nunez After the glittering Miss with the striker against Villa and the Uruguayan is incredibly unlikely to begin against the city. Diogo Jota should direct the line, with Luis Diaz who can return to XI at the place of Curtis Jones.
Liverpool predicted the VS Man City line (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.
Review several months and would probably have been a victory for Liverpool, but the city has shown signs of life since the end of the year despite being worryingly inconsistent. Its domestic history has been relatively affected by its questionable form, with strong recent victories about Newcastle and Chelsea on the domestic floor.
They still have the attacking quality to cause Liverpool’s defense problems, especially if Haaland is considered to be adapted. The Reds have kept ten clean sheets in the league this term, but they have granted five during the last three outings, as their tired legs begin to show.
Liverpool continues to support Mohamed Salah’s wide shoulders and will wait for another strong performance from Egyptian this weekend. But 32 -year -old genius may not be enough to secure three points for slowdown.
