Manchester City vs Liverpool preview
It is the Premier League’s newest marquee fixture. A rivalry developed after years of competing against each other at the top end of the table, Manchester City and Liverpool meet again. Although the stakes this time are not as high as usual, mainly down to Liverpool’s downfall and Arsenal’s surprise rise, any game between these two teams is always box-office.
They prove thrilling entertainment, a lesson in tactical jostling, and both clubs are home to some of world football’s biggest stars.
Manchester City would hope to keep the pressure on an increasingly rampant Arsenal in the title race while Liverpool are seeking to shrug off their early season woes to launch a late assault on that final UCL place.
Manchester City won the last meeting between these two teams, a 3-2 victory in the Carabao Cup. However, Liverpool were unbeaten against them in their last 6 fixtures, stretching back to October 2021.
Manchester City would hope to continue their winning ways against Liverpool after breaking their winless streak while Liverpool would seek to put things right.
Manchester City vs Liverpool – Team news
Manchester City go into the fixture with a nearly perfect fit team. Phil Foden had surgery for acute appendicitis which rules him out for this fixture. Erling Haaland ruled himself out of Norway’s fixture during the international break due to an adductor problem. However, it would be a huge surprise if he didn’t make the first XI for this game.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 29, 2023
It could be one of the biggest games of youngster Rico Lewis’ career who has taken to senior football like duck to water.
There are no injury or suspension problems in the City camp, with Benjamin Mendy being the long-term absentee on account of suspension after being accused of sexual assault.
Predicted Manchester City lineup: Ederson, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Rico Lewis, Rodri, Kevin de Bruyne, Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Meanwhile, Liverpool have worse luck when it comes to injuries. Thiago Alcantara will continue to miss time with a hip flexor issue and breakout star Stefan Bajcetic’s status is doubtful as well. However, in some respite for the Reds, this game could see the return of mercurial winger Luis Diaz, who has been out of action since Oct 10, 2022, due to a knee injury. He should be on the bench after a…
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