Liverpool vs Manchester City: Match Preview
The Reds go into the game off the back of a midweek win over Real Madrid and a dramatic 3-2 victory over Southampton last weekend, a result that left Arne Slot‘s team eight points clear of City with the opportunity to increase that to 11 points.
City, meanwhile, are in uncharacteristic trouble. They were thrashed 4-0 by Tottenham on Saturday before blowing a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola is now without a win in six games—a first in his career—and has admitted a loss on Sunday would all but end their hopes of retaining the title.
Livepool vs Manchester City: When and where to watch
The match will be played on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Kick-off is at 4 pm GMT, live on Sky Sports.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Team Form
Liverpool form (Premier League)
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Liverpool vs Manchester City: Team news
Liverpool have injury doubts over Conor Bradley, who was withdrawn with a hamstring problem during the defeat against Real Madrid, and Ibrahima Konate, who required treatment after the game. Both will be checked, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to come back into the side.
City had Ruben Dias back on the bench on Tuesday, but John Stones is still out along with Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Possible lineup
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Nunes, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Silva, Haaland, Savinho
Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Manchester City
While Liverpool have been in top form and the odds tilt in their favour. However, Guardiola’s City cannot afford to risk an 11-point gap.
With the previous two EPL games ending in stalemates, a draw is anticipated this weekend also.
