Liverpool vs Manchester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Modified at :March 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM

A top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League for matchday 28

Liverpool are currently leading the Premier League title race. After 27 league games, Jürgen Klopp’s side have won 19 games while also totalling 63 points on the table. Last night, the team was in the capital of the Czech Republic to face AC Sparta Praha in the UEFA Europa League. A 5-1 win was the end result after the first leg of the Round of 16 encounter.

Manchester City, the defending champions are not far behind the Reds. Just a point difference is keeping the Cityzens in second place for the moment. Pep Guardiola’s side have also found 19 victories in the same period. They only suffered a defeat more than their upcoming opposition. Last night, City were also in European action, particularly in the UEFA Champions League where they progressed 6-2 on aggregate from the Round of 16.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 10 March 2024 at 3:45 PM UK (9:15 PM IST)

Location: Anfield

Form

Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Manchester City (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Darwin Núñez (Liverpool)

Darwin Núñez has been a part of the Anfield Giants since July 2022. The 24-year-old Uruguayan forward had hit a brace of goals last night against Sparta Praha. Núñez will be pleased with the return of winger Mohamed Salah at the right time as the latter can provide a lot of support from the wing.

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Previously in the reverse fixture at City’s backyard, the result was a 1-1 draw. The biggest absence in that game was of midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne could very well be the catalyst to earn a win for his team. The Belgium international has 4 assists and a goal since his return from injury in a total of just 8 league fixtures.

Match Facts

The hosts are league leaders at the moment with 63 points
The visitors are just a point adrift from the top with 62 points
The reverse fixture ended 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium

Injury & Team News

For the Reds, the big man in between the goalpost, Alisson Becker, is still out injured. Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher should be the ideal choice in his absence. Mohamed Salah has returned from injury and was in action in the Europa League action last night. The Egyptian king is expected to be part of the starting XI lineup.

The defending champions are pretty much fit to face the title challengers. Former Aston Villa star Jack Grealish is the only player requiring recovery time due to an injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 225

Liverpool wins – 108

Manchester City wins – 60

Draws – 57

Predicted Lineup

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Kelleher (GK); Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Núñez, Diaz

Manchester City predicted lineup (3-2-4-1):

Ederson (GK); Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Stones, Rodri; Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester City

A very hard-to-predict fixture. None of the sides can be taken lightly at the moment due to their form. The Reds do have a home advantage to count but the opposition will also have creator De Bruyne this time around. A tough battle that might just keep hold of the leader’s spot for the hosts.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City

Telecast for Liverpool vs Manchester City

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Canal+ Afrique

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.