A Look At Key Stats From The Game

In the end, it was near misses and hits for both teams, but Liverpool and Manchester City played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the lights under Anfield. While both teams had the opportunity to take all three points home, none will be disappointed with the result. Arsenal, however, were the biggest gainers on the night, with Mikel Arteta’s men on top of the table courtesy of a goal difference.

Liverpool would definitely be happier of the two sides, considering they were playing with a far more weakened squad. With Trent Alexander Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, and Joel Matip unavailable and Mohamed Salah only fit enough for a substitute appearance, Jurgen Klopp’s men had their work cut out but went toe-to-toe with the defending champions.

So, what did the data say about the best and perhaps the most crucial game of the 20232-4 Premier League season?

Liverpool vs Manchester City stats 

Even though Liverpool played with a more inexperienced squad, they were the better team for most of the game. According to xValue, Liverpool’s xG was 2.3 compared to Manchester City’s 1.44. They also dominated in the Field Tilt metric, with Liverpool holding 51.6 percent of possession in City’s half. This was the only time a team had managed to keep more off the ball than City in either of the two halves.

Liverpool also dominated City on other metrics, such as pressures initiated, with Darwin leading the charge and executing 14 counter-pressing actions. Liverpool did not hold back as they pressed City in their half. In fact, for the better part of the game, Manchester City resorted to quick counter-attacks to exploit Liverpool’s high back line.

Liverpool vs. Man City

Most final third passes: Luis Diaz (16/19)
Most dribbles completed: Luis Diaz (4/6)
Most chances created: Luis Diaz (3)
Most big chances missed: Luis Diaz (1)

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In fact, besides the 15-30 minutes of the game, Liverpool had the most attacking threat. City were pinned back to the wall, as can be seen in their defensive discipline stats. Liverpool’s equaliser came after a horrendous back pass from Nathan Ake, which left Ederson no option other than to tackle Nunes and concede a penalty.

Ake lost the ball 12 times, the most by any player on the team. The lack of ball also meant City had to put in more effort which is why they covered 117.1 kilometres in the games compared to 116.8…