Last update October 31, 2024 by colgadosporelfutbol
Liverpool and Manchester City will meet for the first time in the Premier League this season when the season 2024-25 enter the day 13. Undoubtedly, It is the most important game in the Premier League and there is no better way to say it.
At the time of writing this article, The Reds are at the top of the table with 21 points in his first eight games of the season, while Manchester City follows closely in second place with 20 points and remains the only undefeated team left in the first division.
The Reds have made credible progress under Arne Slot following the departure of Jurgen Klopp after almost a decade on Merseyside. Although Liverpool had difficulty making high-profile signings during the transfer market, He has been on another level with the new coach. In the end, they settled for Federico Chiesa from Juventus and were only promoted a couple of times from the youth team to the first team.
After last season's disastrous campaign, The Reds are candidates for victory at the start of the season along with Manchester City and Arsenal. At the time of writing these lines, Their best result came in the defeat by 3-0 al Manchester United en Old Trafford. But nevertheless, surprisingly they lost 1-0 against Nottingham Forest at home, but it is well known that the team can do much more when it is in its element. Since then, They have beaten Crystal Palace, al Wolves, al Bournemouth y al Chelsea.
Slot was particularly pleased with the victory in the last game, saying; "Yeah, Of course [I am satisfied] with the result. Because if you win, you are always satisfied with the result. In an ideal world, we would have completely surpassed them. That's not what we did. It was an even match, In my opinion. There were phases in the game in which we had to work hard not to concede goals, but it is very satisfying to see that that is also what we did.
“These are things that everyone has and you have to deal with them during the season. That's why I always say that it is very difficult to win a league title anywhere in the world because you have to do many things well.. This is a good start to win the second big game we played.
But I also saw how difficult it was, how difficult Chelsea made it for us. So, In my opinion, If I were the Chelsea manager I would say that we can play like this at Anfield, “We are also one of the teams that can compete for a place in the top four.”, the Dutchman concluded.
On the other hand, el Manchester City, under the command of Pep Guardiola, You need no introduction. Guardiola's team has dominated the Premier League for the last four seasons and remains the team to beat. The Citizens have been quite modest with their spending this past summer, as they welcomed the return of Ilkay Gundogan and signed young talent Savinho. But nevertheless, Kevin De Bruyne and Rodrigo's injuries have been the bane of their problems all season. The latter is expected to miss the rest of the season, while the first has not yet reached its best form.
At the time of writing these lines, Manchester City is the only team that has not suffered defeat in the Premier League after eight games, with six wins and two draws. If there is a moment when Guardiola and his team can have problems, it's now, when they are getting over the finish line, as seen in the win over Wolves at Molineux in mid-October.
Definitely, Liverpool are an opponent that City have failed to dominate in the top flight and this could represent an opportunity for the Reds to overhaul the defending champions once again..
In the head-to-head count from 1995, Liverpool has won 25 matches, while Manchester City has won 12 parties and 22 matches have ended in a draw.
Match tickets
The epic match at Anfield in Liverpool begins on Sunday 1 from December to 2024 to 16:00 GMT.
The magnificent stadium with capacity for 61.276 spectators and its electrifying atmosphere will be ready to host this meeting.
Get Entradas Liverpool vs Manchester City It may require a lot of work given the level of this game. Thus, It is recommended to look for entrance resale sites in case they are depleted in the channels of each club.
Team news
Lineups
The Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, He has been dealing with an injury crisis lately and could not be available for this big clash against Manchester City at Anfield. If Alisson is not available, Caoimhin Kelleher will start in goal, Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back and captain Virgil Van Dijk will lead the rest of the defensive line.
Alexis Mac Allister is expected to, who impressed last season, continue in midfield alongside the rejuvenated Ryan Gravenberch, while Mohamed Salah is expected to continue scoring goals in attack.
Liverpool XI: Keelher Keelher, Ibrahim Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominic, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah.
It is no longer news that the champions have missed Rodrigo in the center of midfield, while Kevin De Bruyne has been struggling with some injury problems. Young Oscar Bobb is not expected to return until the new year, while Phil Foden has barely impressed this season. Midfielders Gundogan and Kovacic should continue their partnership, while Haaland is expected to lead the offensive line.
Once del Manchester City:Ederson; If the gvviool, Manuel Akanji, Kyle Walker, Ruben Diaz, Matteo Kovacic, Gundogan, Silva, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Phil foot.
Prediction
Liverpool's constant pressing and incisive attacking play is expected, along with the atmosphere that their fans will surely create at Anfield, complicate things for the Citizens. But nevertheless, Manchester City is the current champion and knows that this is the type of game on which a lot depends.
The Reds are in great form against Pep Guardiola's side at home and will be keen to extend it this time.
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