Liverpool eye three points at home against defending Champions Manchester City in 2018/19 Premier League
Liverpool and Manchester City are set to go head to head on Sunday in the Premier League as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win.
Kick-off : 4:30 PM (Local)
Venue : Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool have had a brilliant start to their 2018/19 Premier League season so far. They are still unbeaten and have played their best football.
Liverpool are currently 2nd in the table behind rivals Manchester City only on goal difference. Liverpool have 19 points from 7 games.
The Reds know that the game won’t be easy against Manchester City and they will have to produce their best football, which they are capable of in order to beat them.
Liverpool next play Huddersfield in the Premier League after the international break.
On the other hand, Manchester City too have had a start similar to Liverpool in the Premier League thus far. They are also on 19 points after 7 games. But are number one in the table.
Man City will look to continue their winning run as they take on Liverpool at Anfield. Manchester City have the ability to defeat Liverpool at their own backyard and should back themselves on Sunday.
Liverpool have been doing well against Manchester City in recent times and will look to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Kevin De Bruyne is doubtful for Manchester City for the weekend game.
As for Liverpool, Divock Origi and Adam Lallana are both doubts.
Manchester City XI : Ederson, Zinchenko, Laporte, Otamendi, Walker, Bernardo, Fernandinho, D. Silva, Sane, Aguero, Sterling.
Liverpool XI : Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, M. Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Prediction
It’s difficult to predict the outcome of this match, may the best team on the day which commits less mistakes win.