Liverpool will host league leaders Manchester City in the 23rd game week of the English Premier League this Sunday.
Kick off: 16:00 BST
Date: Sunday, 14 January 2018
Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
Referee: Andre Marriner
Referee: Andre Marriner
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Liverpool will welcome Manchester City without Philippe Coutinho who joined Barcelona few days ago.
Liverpool also had an advantage of having more than a week to train for this big game as they were knocked out of the League Cup earlier this season.
Mohamed Salah missed last two games through a groin injury but is expected to be back.
James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain both are eyeing for a starting role, while Adam Lallana could be filling Coutinho’s place.
Pep Guardiola rested several star players against midweek League Cup game against Bristol City.
David Silva will remain absent due to personal reasons while Benjamin Mendy, Phil Foden, Vincent Kompany and Gabriel Jesus all are out through injury.
Stats:
Manchester City have won 19 of their last 20 games in Premier League.
Manchester City are unbeaten in Premier League so far this season.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 home games in Premier League.
Man City have not conceded a goal in their last 3 away games in Premier League.
Liverpool have won 4 of their last 5 games in Premier League.
Liverpool have won their last 4 home games against Man City in Premier League.
Prediction:
Liverpool 2 – 1 Manchester City, the host are likely to end the Citizens' unbeaten run.
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