Manchester City vs Liverpool, games do not come much bigger in the Premier League!
Pep Guardiola vs Arne Slot, Erling Haaland vs Mohamed Salah, we could not have asked for a better final fixture before the November international break.
Ahead of kick-off at the Etihad on Sunday, we have previewed the latest instalment of this famous rivalry, picking out some online betting tips based on the latest bet on football odds.
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Where can I watch Manchester City vs Liverpool in the UK?
Manchester City vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
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Recent results
Both teams are coming off huge wins in the Champions League, with City thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-1 and Liverpool beating Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield.
The pair each claimed Premier League victories last weekend as well, City seeing off Bournemouth with a 3-1 success and Liverpool ending a run of five straight domestic defeats courtesy of a vital 2-0 win vs Aston Villa.
City have lost just once at home in the league all season, while the Reds’ last away win on English soil came against Burnley way back on September 14.
But when these two Goliaths collide, the form book can go out the window, while Slot’s slightly more pragmatic style – certainly when compared to Jurgen Klopp’s – has added a new layer to this fixture.
Head-to-head record
Last season, Liverpool were the rivalry’s dominant force, winning both Premier League matches 2-0, while in 2023-24 the two top-flight contests finished 1-1.
City’s last win over the Reds came at the Etihad in April 2023, with Guardiola’s men strolling to a 4-1 win that day.
But Liverpool are the team to have inflicted the most defeats on Guardiola (8) as a manager, with the Spaniard winning only seven of 23 matches vs the Reds.
And Salah also has a sensational record in this fixture, with nine goals and six assists from 16 Premier League appearances. Something to keep in mind when looking at those goalscorer odds…
Team news
Injury-wise, both teams look okay, though Rodri’s fitness continues to be a worry for Guardiola – especially with Mateo Kovacic out for the foreseeable future.
As for Liverpool, Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong are expected to miss out once again.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
City are convincing favourites to win this Etihad clash at a price of 1.90. Champions Liverpool are valued at 3.55, while the draw is 3.89.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Phil Foden @ 2.88
Foden scored twice in the win over Dortmund, and seems to be relishing the chance to operate as the team’s No10. He has a decent Premier League record vs Liverpool too, netting three times in nine matches. While Haaland has been the focus of nearly all our City-themed scorer tips so far this season, we fancy Foden to once again shoulder some of the responsibility on Sunday.
Erling Haaland to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 1.73
We could not write a City blog without a Haaland pick, could we? The Norwegian has scored two goals in each of his last four home Premier League matches, and was on target again vs Dortmund. He has tallied 15 shots on target in the last five top-flights games, an average of three per match. So even with Liverpool’s newfound love of keeping clean sheets, we are backing Haaland to keep the visitors’ defence very busy indeed.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.43
With Haaland and Foden operating at a high level, a City goal at the Etihad feels inevitable. The Citizens have scored 14 goals in their last four home matches across all competitions, although Pep’s boys conceded once in three of them. As such, the BTTS selection looks nailed on, especially with Salah and Hugo Ekitike each looking very sharp in recent outings.
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