Liverpool vs Manchester City – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Sreya

Liverpool vs Manchester City – Liverpool hosts Manchester City at the Anfield on New Year’s Eve for their final English Premier League fixture of the year. It is a crucial ‘top of the table’ clash which could have significant consequences on the title race.

Liverpool are second in league standings with forty points while Manchester City are a point behind on the third place. After a two-game blip towards the end of November for both the clubs when they dropped points, Liverpool as well as Manchester City have won their last three league matches on the trot.

Liverpool defeated Stoke City 4-1 in their last game while Manchester City won 3-0 away at Hull City. With Chelsea playing at home against the struggling Stoke City, a draw in this game could very well play into the hands of the league leaders.

Team News

Philippe Coutinho continues to remain sidelined alongside Joel Matip, Danny Ings and Marko Grujic. Manchester City will be without Ilkay Gundogan, Vincent Kompany, John Stones and Fabian Delph but Sergio Aguero returns from suspension.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup: Simon Mignolet, Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren, Ragnar Klavan, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Sadio Mane, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino.

Manchester City Possible Starting Lineup: Claudio Bravo, Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolas Otamendi, Aleksandar Kolarov, Gael Clichy, Fernandinho, Fernando, Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Liverpool vs Manchester City H2H Stats, the last four league matches between these two clubs have resulted in three wins for Liverpool and one win for Manchester City.

In fact, Liverpool are undefeated in their last 15 home matches against Manchester City in all competitions. While Liverpool have not lost any of their last sixteen home matches in the Premier League, Manchester City have scored at least two goals in eight of their previous nine away matches.

It should be a closely contested match with a 2-2 draw being the most likely outcome.