Manchester City - Liverpool: Will either side extend their winning streak?
The headline fixture of Matchweek 11 in the Premier League sees Manchester City take on Liverpool. The clash will be played on Sunday, November 11, kicking off at 17:30 CET, and I’m offering a betting tip for this showdown.
Manchester City - Liverpool: Match facts and head-to-head
- Manchester City have won their last three matches.
- Liverpool are on a two-game winning run.
- City have won six consecutive home games.
- Liverpool have lost four of their last five away fixtures.
- Manchester City boast the Premier League’s best attack with 20 goals, while Liverpool follow closely with 18.
- Erling Haaland is the league’s top scorer with 13 goals.
- City have kept clean sheets in 44 percent of their matches; Liverpool in 25 percent.
- In 44 percent of games, both teams have scored in each half.
- Liverpool have conceded in both halves in 38 percent of their matches this season.
- Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2–0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Manchester City - Liverpool: Match preview
Manchester City are in strong form, having won three consecutive matches to rejoin the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side currently sit second in the table with 19 points from ten rounds. They trail the league leaders by six, yet the standings are extremely tight — only three points separate City from the team in ninth place, meaning any dropped points could prove costly.
Liverpool are just behind City, only one point adrift. The Reds have collected 18 points and share their position with two other clubs, ranking third on goal difference. They are seven points off the top. In their most recent Premier League outing, Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2–0, and midweek they claimed a 1–0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid.
Projected lineups
- Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez; Cherki, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
- Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Prediction
A tense and high-quality battle awaits between two of England’s top sides. Both are near the top of the table, but Manchester City’s home form gives them the edge, while Liverpool remain inconsistent on the road. My tip for this match: a City win.
