Title rivals collide in the Premier League this weekend, as Man City make the journey to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
It could be a significant weekend in the season, with the reigning champions coming into the round sitting eight points behind Arne Slot’s Reds.
Pressure on Pep Guardiola is mounting, as City have failed to win in their last six, and have conceded a staggering seven goals in their last two across all competitions.
On the other hand, Liverpool have quickly adjusted to life under Slot, winning ten of their opening 12 matches this term, which includes victories in each of their last three.
Odds
Liverpool will be a prominent selection based on the form of both of these sides at +112. However, there could yet be value in siding with Man City at +236 on the moneyline.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | +112 |
| Draw | +277 |
| Man City | +236 |
Liverpool Winless in Last Three Against City
| Total | Liverpool | Man City | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 59 | 25 | 12 | 22 |
| Premier League Games | 48 | 19 | 11 | 18 |
| Goals | 178 | 96 | 82 |
Liverpool vs. Man City has been the standout fixture in the context of the Premier League title in each of the last five seasons. However, it is a showdown that the Reds have achieved limited success over that period.
City are unbeaten in their last three against the Reds, with each of the last two ending in draws.
But, it could be worth noting that Liverpool have avoided defeat in their last three home matches against City, and have suffered just one defeat in the last 14 at Anfield.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.00 Goals @ -110
Liverpool vs. Man City Key Stats
- Man City have conceded 2+ goals in six successive matches across all competitions for the first time since May 1963 when they were relegated from the top-flight.
- City are the first defending champions to suffer six successive defeats in all competitions since Chelsea in March 1956.
- Arne Slot has won ten of his first 12 matches in the Premier League; becoming the joint-fastest manager to reach double figures alongside Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti.
Liverpool Team News
Connor Bradley will once again deputize at right-back this weekend in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alisson is nearing a return to full fitness, but Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliot remain sidelined until mid-December.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Connor Bradley, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Andrew Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez
Man City Team News
Rodri’s absence continues to impact City’s performances, but the defensive midfielder isn’t set to return until the start of next season. Mateo Kovacic is also out for the next three weeks, while Jeremy Doku is a doubt to feature at Anfield on Sunday.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Liverpool vs. Man City Prediction
Things are looking pretty bleak for Man City at this stage of the season, and going seven games without a win would have been unthinkable at the start of the campaign.
However, that looks to be the best angle for betting purposes this weekend. Liverpool’s attacking stars have dazzled throughout the season, and they look more than capable of inflicting more misery on a fragile City defense.
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