Liverpool – Manchester City. Predicted line-ups and latest news

Tomorrow, on March 10th, the focal match of the 28th round, and arguably the entire latter half of the English Premier League season, will take place as the reigning leader Liverpool hosts the country's champion, Manchester City, at Anfield.

• Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips on March 10, 2024

Both clubs continue their battle for the championship, with Liverpool maintaining just a one-point lead over the Citizens. The "Reds" are the only club to have interrupted Manchester City's dominance in the Premier League, clinching the championship title in the 2019/20 season, thus breaking the Citizens' streak.

Currently, Liverpool has 63 points to their name, with Manchester City trailing just one point behind. Victory in the upcoming match could prove crucial in the title race for both clubs. A draw in tomorrow's match would allow Arsenal to surpass the Citizens, sharing the top spot with Liverpool.

• Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips on March 9, 2024 by Kenley Ward

Many renowned resources, such as Sofascore, Fotmob, and Whoscored, have already speculated on the possible starting line-ups for each team. Even one of Europe's leading television networks, Eurosport, has joined in.

First and foremost, it is worth noting that both teams are facing losses ahead of the match, with Liverpool bearing the brunt of them. The hosts in this match will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Stefan Bajcetic, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, and Thiago. Additionally, the participation of Ibrahima Konate remains uncertain. As for City, they have just one absence: Jack Grealish continues to recover from injury.

Regarding Liverpool's starting lineup, sources disagree on the defensive line-up. Due to Alisson's injury, it is almost certain that Caoimhin Kelleher will play in goal. Andrew Robertson will take up the left flank, with Virgil Van Dijk in the center. The second center-back and the right-back remain in question. According to sources, Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, or Joseph Gomez could play here. The trio of midfielders will likely consist of Dominic Solanke, Vataru Endo, and Alexis MacAllister. In attack, Jürgen Klopp will likely favor Luis Diaz, Darwin Núñez, and Mohamed Salah.

• Predicted Liverpool line-ups:
  Kelleher – Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate/Gomez, Gomez/Bradley – Solanke, Endo, MacAllister – Diaz, Nunez, Salah

As for Manchester City's starting lineup, sources have more disagreements, especially regarding the tactical scheme Pep Guardiola will choose. Ederson will be in goal, and the defensive trio will consist of Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, and Nathan Ake. However, according to Whoscored, the coach will prefer four defenders, with John Stones joining the aforementioned players, while others believe he will play closer to midfield.

In midfield, the likely players are John Stones, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden, but who will complete this line-up remains uncertain. The last midfielder could be either Julian Alvarez or Mateo Kovacic. In the classic style, Erling Haaland will lead the attack.

• Predicted Manchester City line-ups:
  Ederson – Walker, Dias, Ake – Stones, Rodri – De Bruyne, Silva, Foden, Kovacic/Alvarez – Haaland

Sofascore

Fotmob

Whoscored

Eurosport

A reminder that the match is scheduled to begin at 16:45 Central European Time. Dailysports has prepared information for you on where you can watch this match in your country.