Liverpool will face Manchester City in a highly anticipated Premier League match. The rivalry between these two football giants is intense, and the stakes are high.
Liverpool’s Home Advantage
In their last 22 Premier League home encounters with Manchester City, Liverpool has been dominant, losing only once. This record includes 14 victories and 7 draws. The only defeat occurred in February 2021 when City triumphed 4-1 at Anfield.
Manchester City’s Objective
After a significant 3-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium in November, Manchester City aims to achieve a league double over Liverpool for the first time since the 1936-37 season. This marks a crucial milestone, as City seeks to establish consistent success against Liverpool.
Recent Form and Performance
- Liverpool had a challenging start to the current season, losing six out of seven matches from Matchdays 6 to 12.
- Since Matchday 13, Liverpool has rebounded impressively, with no other team losing fewer games during this period.
Manchester City’s Defense and Goals
This season, Manchester City remains the only team that hasn’t conceded in the first half of any match. However, they have not scored in the second half yet, conceding six goals during this timeframe.
Key Player Insights
- Erling Haaland of Manchester City has yet to find the back of the net in his three away Premier League matches against Liverpool, making Anfield one of only two venues where he has failed to score.
- Rayan Cherki has emerged as a key creative force for City, averaging 3 chances created per 90 minutes, second only to Bruno Fernandes.
- Hugo Ekitiké has made an impact for Liverpool with 10 goals and 2 assists, contributing roughly every 112 minutes played.
Liverpool’s Comeback Ability
Since last season, Liverpool has shown resilience, collecting 28 points from losing positions. Only Brighton has scored more goals after going behind in matches, highlighting Liverpool’s ability to fight back successfully.
With both teams in solid form and a historical rivalry at play, fans can expect an electrifying encounter as Liverpool takes on Manchester City at Anfield.
