Liverpool vs Man City Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anfield
A much-awaited Premier League clash will see Liverpool host Man City at Anfield on Sunday, December 1. While it’s early in the season, it’s still a crucial match for the repercussions it can have on the title race.
Liverpool have started this season brilliantly under new manager Arne Slot. They have won 10, drawn one, and lost one of their 12 league games so far and sit atop the table. They have also won all of their UEFA Champions League games and have also reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Man City, meanwhile, are struggling massively but are still in the hunt for the title. They are second in the Premier League standings, eight points behind Liverpool. They are winless in their last six games across competitions and desperately need to turn it around.
Hence, this match at Anfield is huge as it could potentially see Man City fall 11 points behind in the title race if they lose.
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Liverpool Team News
Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, and Kostas Tsimikas due to their respective injuries. Ibrahima Konate also appeared to be struggling after their win in the Real Madrid fixture in midweek and will need to be assessed.
Man City Team News
Man City, meanwhile, are without Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri for the Liverpool match. Jeremy Doku and John Stones could return to the bench.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher
Defenders: Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones
Attackers: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz
Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol
Midfielders: Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne
Attackers: Savinho, Erling Haaland, Matheus Nunes
Liverpool vs Man City H2H Record
In their previous 39 meetings, Liverpool have won 15 times, Man City have won 10 times while 14 of their clashes have ended in draws.
Last 5 results:
| Competition | Compeition | Date |
| Liverpool 1-1 Man City | Premier League | March 10, 2024 |
| Man City 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League | November 25, 2023 |
| Man City 4-1 Liverpool | Premier League | April 1, 2023 |
| Man City 3-2 Liverpool | EFL Cup | December 23, 2022 |
| Liverpool 1-0 Man City | Premier League | October 16, 2022 |
Key Players to watch in Liverpool vs Man City
Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian winger has again been the main man for Liverpool this season. He has scored an incredible 12 goals and provided 10 assists in 19 games across competitions so far.
However, Mohamed Salah has also been in the news recently due to speculation about his future. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he’s said repeatedly that he hasn’t received any extension offer yet.
Moreover, he missed a penalty against Real Madrid in the Champions League midweek. While Liverpool still won 2-0, he will be keen to make amends. He has a good record against Man City, registering 11 goals and six assists in 21 appearances.
Erling Haaland
The Norwegian striker is the top scorer in the Premier League this season with 12 goals in 12 games. However, in reality, he has struggled recently, failing to score in important games. He’s missed numerous big chances, which have eventually cost Man City.
He scored a brace against Feyenoord in midweek. While City ended up blowing away a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3, Haaland will perhaps gain confidence from his individual contribution. He has scored three goals in seven appearances against Liverpool and will look to add to his tally on Sunday.
Liverpool vs Man City Prediction
It is a crucial game, to say the least, between two sides who have battled for the Premier League title in recent history. With Arsenal also in the mix, it becomes vital for either team to not fall too far behind in the race.
Liverpool have won 14 of their last 15 games across competitions, drawing the other. They have won their last six games in a row and beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield in the Champions League in their last game.
Man City, meanwhile, ended a five-game losing run with a draw against Feyenoord at home in the Champions League. However, that draw wasn’t much promising either as they blew away a 3-0 lead within 15 minutes to draw 3-3.
Pep Guardiola will be desperate to end the six-game winless run and get all three points at Anfield. It will be incredibly tough against an in-form Liverpool side. However, with some of their players returning from injury, City should be able to edge out a win.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 1-2 Man City
Where to watch Liverpool vs Man City Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Disney+Hostar, Star Network |
FAQs
Q. When is Liverpool vs Man City?
A. It’s on Sunday (December 1) at 4:00 pm GMT at Anfield
Q. Where to watch Liverpool vs Man City for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Liverpool vs Man City?
A. The predicted score is Liverpool 1-2 Man City
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Liverpool vs Man City?
A. In their last 39 meetings, Liverpool have won 15 times, Man City have won 10 times and the 14 other matches ended in a draw.