Manchester City vs Liverpool kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, November 9
Kick-off 4.30pm
Venue Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
Premier League champions Liverpool have lost their last three away matches in the top flight and Arne Slot’s men face a daunting fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday but City, inspired by star striker Erling Haaland, have won their last six home games by an aggregate score of 19-3.
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Manchester City vs Liverpool betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Manchester City to win & under 3.5 goals
2pts 23-10 BoyleSports, Paddy Power
Player assists
Rayan Cherki to assist a goal
16-5 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Conor Bradley to receive first card
13-2 bet365
Manchester City vs Liverpool preview
Liverpool have mastered Madrid this season, beating Atletico and Real at Anfield in the Champions League, but conquering Manchester looks a tougher task for the Premier League champions.
The Reds’ run of four defeats in five league games includes a shock 2-1 home loss to Manchester United and their poor away form makes them vulnerable on Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.
Three games into the season, Liverpool were six points better off than City. However, Pep Guardiola’s men have made steady progress and are odds-on to move four points clear of the champions with a victory at the Etihad Stadium.
City lost both of last season’s meetings with Liverpool by a 2-0 scoreline and have scored only twice in their last four clashes between the rivals.
But Liverpool’s defensive standards have dropped while Erling Haaland is in the form of his life so backing City to win a game featuring under 3.5 goals is an appealing bet.
Haaland’s first-half brace in last weekend’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth took his Premier League tally to 13 goals in ten starts.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak were expected to pose the biggest threats to Haaland in the Golden Boot race but a subdued Salah has scored only four goals and Isak’s fitness issues mean he is yet to break his duck in the league.
Arne Slot’s side were superb in the 1-0 win over Real on Tuesday – 24 hours before City brushed aside Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to make it six home wins on the spin.
But Liverpool’s only away wins were sealed by injury-time goals against ten-man Newcastle and lowly Burnley and they could have few complaints about recent defeats at Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Brentford.
Both teams have had tight games against leaders Arsenal, who were beaten 1-0 at Anfield in August and trailed City for more than 80 minutes in September’s 1-1 draw in north London.
Despite the attacking talent on show, Sunday’s clash could be cagey but City can grind out a vital victory.
Cherki’s creative class could prove decisive
Rayan Cherki had a sensational creative record for Lyon last season, providing 19 assists in Ligue 1 and the Europa League at a rate of one every 156 minutes.
The City schemer set up both of Haaland’s goals against Bournemouth and his link-up play could be the key to breaking down Liverpool.
Busy Bradley may struggle to stay out of trouble
Right-back Conor Bradley had a fine game for Liverpool against Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real on Tuesday but he faces another huge challenge at the Etihad.
Bradley has picked up five yellow cards in just 705 minutes of first-team football this term and was also cautioned in two of his three World Cup qualifying appearances for Northern Ireland.
Key stats for Manchester City vs Liverpool
♦ Manchester City have won their last six home matches by two or more goals
♦ Erling Haaland has scored in 21 of his last 24 games for Manchester City and Norway
♦ The last four meetings between these clubs had under 2.5 goals
♦ Liverpool have lost six of their last nine games
♦ Three of the Reds’ four league defeats this season were by a 2-1 scoreline
Manchester City vs Liverpool betting odds
Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League. Here are the latest odds for Sunday’s match.
MarketOddsManchester City17-20Liverpool11-4Draw14-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Manchester City vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups
Manchester City
Nico Gonzalez is set to start in central midfield as Rodri is a major doubt and Mateo Kovacic (ankle) is injured.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gonzalez; Cherki, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Subs: Marmoush, Stones, Savinho, Reijnders, Ait-Nouri, Ake, Bobb
Liverpool
Alexander Isak (groin) could return to the Liverpool bench but goalkeeper Alisson and right-back Jeremie Frimpong remain sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike
Subs: Isak, Kerkez, Jones, Chiesa, Wirtz, Endo, Gomez
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FAQs for Manchester City vs Liverpool
When is Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
The match kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday, November 9.
Where is Manchester City vs Liverpool being played?
Sunday’s game is taking place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Where can I watch Manchester City vs Liverpool?
There is live coverage of Manchester City vs Liverpool on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
What is the match betting for Manchester City vs Liverpool?
Manchester City are 17-20 to beat 11-4 visitors Liverpool and the draw is 14-5.
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