Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Sunday, Feb 23
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, England

Liverpool will travel to Manchester City for their 27th game of the 2024/25 English Premier League season at Etihad Stadium. The Reds will aim to maintain their momentum and increase their lead at the top of the league table.

Hosts Manchester City are challenging to move closer to the top spot as the title-holders sit 4th in the Premier League standings with 44 points after 25 games. The home side boasts one of the best offensive records in the division and has recorded 71 shots, and 2,596 passes and maintained a 59.2% possession in their past five games. Erling Haaland is currently the leading goalscorer with 19 goals followed by Phil Foden with seven whereas Savio tops the assists board with seven to his name.

Meanwhile, Liverpool would want to maintain their top position in the Premier League after 26 games with 61 points. In the last five games, the Reds have recorded 68 shots, 2,177 passes and averaged 56.3% possession. Mo Salah is leading the goalscoring charts with 24 to his name, followed by Luis Diaz with nine. Salah also leads the assists board with 15.

Manchester City Team News

Manchester City would be without the services of Manuel Akanji and Rodri in this home tie. John Stones and Oscar Bobb are also out with their respective injuries whereas Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku and Mateo Kovacic are all expected to fight for a spot.

Liverpool Team News

As for the visiting side, they do not have a major injury crisis to deal with this season. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are expected to return to the starting lineup. Joe Gomez and Cody Gakpo are the only players occupying the treatment room whereas Tyler Morton has returned from his injury.

Manchester City vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ortega; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland

Defenders: Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol

Midfielders: Gonzalez, Kovacic

Forwards: Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson

Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch

Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Manchester City vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 227 times, with Liverpool winning 109 of those games. Manchester City have won 60 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 58 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Manchester City vs Liverpool

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been the main man in front of goal for the past three seasons and the Norwegian has bagged 27 goals and three assists in 35 games this season. His xG stands at 1.87 from his past five games.

Mo Salah (Liverpool)

Liverpool forward Mo Salah is in the running for the Premier League Golden Boot after a sensational start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Egyptian is leading the Premier League charts with 24 goals and had an xG of 2.79 in his last five matches.

Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction

Manchester City are not the favourites for this tie due to their poor run of form in the English top flight. The Cityzens are coming off an embarrassing 6-3 aggregate defeat against Real Madrid which will led to their elimination from the Champions League. The last head-to-head meeting ended in favour of Liverpool.

As for Liverpool, they are leading the Premier League standings and will aim to increase their lead this weekend. The Reds have been in sensational form but sustained a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in their latest game. Arne Slot's men remain one of the most dangerous counter-attacking teams in the world and will be desperate to do a double against Manchester City this season.

Predicted Score: Manchester City 1-3 Liverpool

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