Liverpool with a win will increase the gap to Man City to four points, while also reclaiming the top spot from Arsenal
By Kehinde Okeowo
Premier League champions, Manchester City will travel to the Anfield Stadium on Sunday to face title rivals, Liverpool in a crucial league fixture that could take the winner to the submit of the table.
Both teams are gunning for the league title this season, alongside Arsenal, who currently top the log table.
Liverpool have been impressive so far this season and currently sit a point ahead of Pep Guardiola’s side after 27 games.
The Reds head to the game after beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 in their last league encounter.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have been in scintillating form too.
The Citizens head to the Liverpool game after beating city rivals Manchester United 3-1 in their last league tie.
The reverse fixture of the encounter was arguably one of the most entertaining games of the season.
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Man City took the lead through Erling Haaland in the first half, but Liverpool equalized through Trent Alexander-Arnold in the second half as the match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
However, Man City’s defense will face another stern test against a Liverpool side that has scored 64 goals in 27 games this season, with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, and Lius Diaz leading the charge for the host.
In contrast, City’s attack has been also good this season, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden also doing great for the Manchester club.
In conclusion, the match between Liverpool and City is likely to be a closely fought encounter, with both teams highly motivated to secure a crucial victory.
It is sure to be an enthralling match between two of the Premier League’s very best teams, and one not to be missed.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will need to produce one of their trademark high-intensity performances to overcome a Man City side that has been in irresistible form lately.
A win for Liverpool will see them increase the gap to Man City to four points, while also reclaiming reclaim the top spot from Arsenal.
A loss for the Reds, however, could see them fall into the third spot, with the Citizens gaining the top spot.
A draw between the two league giants will mean Arsenal stay top before the international break.
