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