Premier League: Man City vs. Liverpool Picks — Reds to Close in on Title With Victory at the Champions? (Feb 23)

Liverpool’s journey to win a second Premier League title takes them to the home of the current champions this weekend, as the Reds come up against Manchester City.

Arne Slot has recognized that his team’s performances have dropped in recent weeks, but the Reds still hold a very healthy advantage at the top of the standings.

Man City will have their sights set on Champions League qualification this term, as their poor form throughout the campaign already means that they are out of the title race.

Odds

Reds Unbeaten in Three Against City

Liverpool come into this heavyweight showdown after avoiding defeat in their last three against Man City. However, their only win over that period was secured in the reverse fixture in December. Man City have avoided defeat in their last eight home matches against the Reds, winning on four occasions.

Man City vs. Liverpool Key Stats

• Ahead of their match against Aston Villa- Liverpool are the only team in the Premier League yet to lose on the road this season.
• Man City recorded their biggest win of the season in their latest home match after beating Newcastle 4-0

Man City Team News

Pep Guardiola’s injury issues are easing, with John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Nathan Ake all back in contention. However, Rodri remains out, and Manuel Akanji will be out of action until next month.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, J. Stones, N. Ake, J. Gvardiol, N. Gonzalez, I. Gundogan, P. Foden, K. De Bruyne, O. Marmoush, E. Haaland

Liverpool Team News

Cody Gakpo has been ruled out until the end of next month due to a knock. Joe Gomez is also expected to be missing due to a thigh injury until the start of May.

Possible Lineup

Alisson (GK); T. Alexander-Arnold, I. Konate, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson, R. Gravenberch, C. Jones, M. Salah, A. Mac Allister, L. Diaz, D. Jota

Man City vs. Liverpool Prop Picks

It is typically a thrilling encounter when these sides lock horns. An average of 3.12 goals have been scored per fixture when Man City and Liverpool have collided across the last eight.

Mohamed Salah could be the man to make the difference once again on Sunday. The forward has been directly involved in 23 goals in Liverpool’s last 13 away matches, scoring 14 and registering nine assists. Another goal for the Player of the Year-in-waiting is likely at the Etihad.

Man City vs. Liverpool Picks

Man City have already been handed defeats by Man United and Arsenal during this troubled season, and another stern reminder of how far their standards have slipped could be issued on Sunday.

Liverpool’s attacking players have thrived on the road throughout this season, and we could see the Reds putting one hand on the Premier League trophy by securing a dominant win at the Etihad.