Liverpool vs Man City: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Liverpool host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City this weekend in a huge clash in the title race.

The Reds can jump 11 points clear of Man City with victory at Anfield and Europe’s most in-form side will feel confident of their chances of pulling even further away from the struggling Cityzens. The 2-0 midweek victory over the European champions, Real Madrid highlights how impressive Arne Slot’s team has been at the start of his reign.

Liverpool have only failed to win twice under their Dutch manager this season and their only defeat came at home to Nottingham Forest. The Merseysiders are now considered the title favorites after building a sizeable lead and victory on Sunday would only strengthen their position.

In general, meetings between Liverpool and Man City are remarkably even. However, the Cityzens’ worst run of form – five defeats and a draw in their last six – makes the Reds heavy favorites this weekend. Pep Guardiola’s side look a shadow of themselves without talisman Rodri and even surrendered a three-goal lead at home to Slot’s former club Feyenoord. Champions League on tuesday

here it is 90 minutes guide to a delicious Anfield clash.

Liverpool vs Man City Head to Head Record (Last Five Matches)

Current form (all competitions)

Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley added their names to the injured list in midweek after the clash with Madrid and the former confirmed that he had suffered a setback on Instagramwhich implies that it faces a spell on the fringe.

Fortunately for Slot, Trent Alexander-Arnold will return to the starting line-up on Sunday after picking up an injury ahead of the November international break. He will feature at right back in place of the injured Bradley.

Elsewhere, Alisson, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa remain sidelined with long-term injuries, while Kostas Tsimikas was also absent from the match with Madrid due to a knock suffered in training.

Liverpool predicted line-up against Man City (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Núñez

Guardiola was coy about the return of several injured stars when asked about fitness issues during his pre-match press conference, with John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Rodri in attendance.

Jeremy Doku could return to the squad on Sunday having been missing since the defeat at Sporting CP in early November, while Ruben Dias returned to the bench for the Cityzens during their draw with Feyenoord.

Kevin De Bruyne could break into the starting eleven after only making cameos in recent weeks, while Erling Haaland returned to his best in Tuesday’s draw as he bagged a brace.

Man City’s predicted line-up against Liverpool (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; De Bruyne, Gundogan, Nunes; Foden, Haaland, Savinho.

Usually, duels between these two enemies are too close to call, though Liverpool they are overwhelming favorites for this particular match. The Reds have been in sensational form and have the support of the Anfield crowd, often a deciding factor on the big stage.

Man City they have been woeful defensively in recent weeks, giving up 15 in their last five games. Liverpool have been ruthless in front of goal, rarely failing to score two or more regardless of the opposition.

While Man City can never be written off, especially with the likes of Haaland, Foden and De Bruyne, recent displays point to Liverpool claiming victory and a potentially unassailable 11-point lead at the weekend.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Man City

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