Liverpool
Premier League
Regular Season
Sun , Dec 01 , 2024 17:00
2 - 0
Manchester City
Liverpool
Manchester City
2 - 0
It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the Premier League calendar, and this season it’s carrying even more weight than usual. Liverpool, who are top of the pile, welcome Manchester City to Anfield in a match that could shape the course of the title race. The Reds are in red-hot form, having just come off a stunning 3-2 comeback win at Southampton, which keeps them flying high in the league. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s City are going through their roughest patch in years, struggling to find their rhythm both domestically and in Europe. With the way Liverpool are playing, especially at home, they’ll fancy their chances of adding more woe to City’s already shaky campaign.
In this preview, we’ll take a deep dive into what to expect from both sides. Liverpool, under Jürgen Klopp, are playing with an intensity that’s making them hard to stop, while City, for all their talent, have been far from their usual selves. We’ll break down the tactics, form, and key players to keep an eye on, so you’re fully prepped for what’s shaping up to be an unmissable encounter at Anfield.
Liverpool are absolutely flying at the moment, and they’ve got every reason to be confident ahead of this one. Their 3-2 win at Southampton was a classic Klopp performance – full of energy, a bit of grit, and an attacking edge that saw them come from behind to snatch all three points.
They’re top of the Premier League and look like they mean business this season, with Mohamed Salah in typically deadly form. The Egyptian King has been a nightmare for defenders, and with 16 goal contributions already this campaign, he’ll be licking his lips at the thought of facing a City side that’s far from solid at the back.
What’s also impressive is Liverpool’s defensive solidity this season. Virgil van Dijk has been a rock at the back, and while they’ve had the occasional slip-up, they’ve been far more organised than in previous years. Anfield has been a fortress for Klopp’s side, and their record against Manchester City is especially strong, with the Reds unbeaten in 21 of their last 22 Premier League home games against the reigning champions (W13, D7). They’ll fancy adding another win to that tally here, especially with the way City are wobbling.
It’s been a bit of a tough run for Manchester City lately, and Pep Guardiola must be scratching his head over how to turn things around. The midweek 3-3 draw against Feyenoord was nothing short of bizarre – City leading 3-0 until the 75th minute, only to see it slip through their fingers. That result came after a string of defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Brighton, and now City are sitting a worrying eight points behind Liverpool in the league. Losing a fourth consecutive Premier League game here would be a massive blow to their hopes of a fifth title in a row, something they’ve never faced before under Guardiola.
But let’s not forget, City still have world-class players in their ranks. Erling Haaland has been a goal-scoring machine, and Kevin De Bruyne’s vision and creativity will always make them dangerous. However, City’s defensive issues have been laid bare this season, and their lack of consistency is something Liverpool will be eager to exploit. Guardiola’s normally rock-solid side has been looking a bit fragile of late, and that could play right into the hands of a Liverpool team that’s playing with so much confidence right now.
Looking ahead to this one, we expect Liverpool to come flying out of the traps, as they’ve done all season. Their high pressing game and quick transitions are their bread and butter, and they’ll look to take advantage of City’s defensive lapses. Klopp will have his side up for this one, and with Salah in such hot form, he could be the man to get them off to a fast start. Liverpool are all about intensity, and City will need to match it if they want to stay in the game.
On the flip side, City have the ability to hurt Liverpool, especially through Haaland and De Bruyne, but they’re not the same side that dominated the league last season. Their lack of fluidity and defensive frailty could be their downfall here, especially against a side as potent as Liverpool. Guardiola will have his work cut out trying to tighten things up, and City will need to be clinical if they want to cause an upset at Anfield.
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Our prediction for this one is Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City. With Liverpool playing as well as they are at the moment, and City struggling to find their best form, the Reds should have enough to get over the line. Betting Tip: We’d recommend backing Liverpool to win and over 2.5 goals. With both teams capable of scoring, and City’s defensive woes, we expect a few goals here, with Liverpool ultimately coming out on top. This one has all the makings of a classic, and with Klopp’s side in such fine fettle, we can see them getting the better of City at Anfield.
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Tucker grew up in London, more precisely in West London. But, unlike many locals, he doesn’t like big and famous teams from that part of the city. Instead, ever since he was a kid, Tucker was passionate for lower divisions. This passion was born when his uncle from Reading took him to the local derby with Aldershot Town when he was 6 and since that moment football was running through his veins. He became a huge fan of the Royals for life, and whenever he could, he goes to Madejski Stadium to enjoy the game. Apart from being a job, his sports knowledge also becomes more than useful when he is betting live on high stakes which is also his passion.