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Liverpool vs Manchester City is a huge clash in the Premier League on Sunday (watch live, 11:30am ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com) as two title contenders collide at Anfield.

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Over the last few years this rivalry has blossomed into one of the best in world soccer, as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola continually have their teams battling for the Premier League title and Champions League trophy.

This season is no different and after a drop-off from Liverpool last season, normal service has resumed. The Reds looked destined for a title battle as Virgil van Dijk is back fit and back to his imperious best, while Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are on fire in attack.

Liverpool sit top of the league heading into Matchweek 7, while City sit in second as both teams will be eager to go into the international break with positive vibes on their mind. Even though it is early in the season, a win for either team here would send out a real statement.

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As for Manchester City, well, they showcased last weekend just how good they are as the reigning champs waltzed into much-fancied Chelsea and won with ease as they reminded everyone of their quality. With Phil Foden, Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri now back fit, City look back to their best. Their only issue? Putting their chances away in these big games, as they couldn’t finish at PSG in the UEFA Champions League in midweek and paid the price.

When all is said and done this season, Liverpool and Manchester City will be right up there battling for every trophy going.

Below is the key info ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City this weekend, including team news, the latest odds, projected lineups and more, as a massive battle will take place at Anfield.

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Liverpool vs Manchester City live reaction! – By Joe Prince-Wright at Anfield

GOALLL! Sadio Mane puts Liverpool 1-0 up in the 59th minute. Salah does superbly to surge down the right and play in Mane, who slots home calmly. What a goal from Liverpool. Textbook Salah and Mane. Anfield is going absolutely bonkers here.

 

53rd minute: Liverpool have started well in the second half. Diogo Jota with a lovely swivel and shot, but it is straight at Ederson. The home fans at Anfield are roaring their side on.

HALF TIME: Liverpool 0-0 Manchester City, and the hosts will be much happier with that. Phil Foden is giving James Milner a torrid time, and City have wasted a few good chances, plus Alisson has saved well.

Milner is booked for hauling down Foden. A tough outing for the veteran, who is being asked to play out of position at right back. Will Jurgen Klopp make a tactical switch?

No penalty kick! Huge moment as Phil Foden goes clean through but James Milner gives him a nudge in the back right on the edge of the box. Nothing is given. Foden can’t believe it. Savvy play from Milner, but that was probably a foul. Liverpool got away with one.

The more you see the Milner tackle, that is a foul. Clear nudge in the back. It was outside the box, though. Anywhere else on the pitch, that is given as a foul. Milner and Liverpool got away with one there. Would that have been a red card had it been a foul? There was probably sufficient cover. But still. 

CHANCE! Kevin de Bruyne sends a diving header over. Big chance for City, who are getting so much joy down their left. Milner’s having a tough time.

A huge roar goes up from the home fans after a few thunderous tackles lead to Kyle Walker whacking the ball out of play for a corner. Liverpool waste the corner. They’ve struggled to get going.

SAVE! Wow. Bernardo Silva with a Maradona-esque run. He sets up Foden, but Alisson saves his shot well after rushing off his line. Sensational from Bernardo. City livening up here. 

It appears that Jack Grealish is playing in the false nine role for Man City today. Jesus on the right and Foden on the left. Lot of fluid movement up there.

19th minute: A loose ball from Alisson plays in Bernardo Silva, but Gabriel Jesus’ cross is blocked. Sloppy from Liverpool. Foden then heads De Bruyne’s cross wide.

17th minute: First real attack for City, as Joao Cancelo sets Foden free with a lovely ball, then Bernardo Silva crosses to the back post but Liverpool clear for a corner.

7th minute: A really bright start from Liverpool here. Mo Salah is seeing a lot of the ball and City have only had one break, where Foden was offside. It’s all Liverpool.

Moving tributes to Liverpool for their legendary striker Roger Hunt, who sadly passed away earlier this week.

The team news is in, and I’m feeling pretty smug that I predicted it correctly…

 

Welcome to Anfield! This place is rocking.

Liverpool team news, injuries, projected lineup (INJURY REPORT)

The main injury issue for Liverpool is Trent Alexander-Arnold, as he is out with a groin problem. That means veteran James Milner is likely to slot in at right back. Thiago Alcantara is out for a few more weeks with a calf issue, while Harvey Elliott is out long-term after his ankle surgery.

—– Alisson —–

— Milner — Matip — Van Dijk — Robertson —

—- Henderson —- Fabinho —- Jones —-

—- Salah —- Jota —- Mane —-

Let’s see how we did…. perfect!

Manchester City team news, injuries, projected lineup

Ilkay Gundogan is out until after the international break with a thigh injury, while Oleksandr Zinchenko remains out. Benjamin Mendy remains suspended by the club.

—– Ederson —–

— Walker — Dias — Laporte — Cancelo —

—- De Bruyne —- Rodri —- Silva —-

—- Jesus —- Foden —- Grealish —-

And how’d we do here? Two-for-two!

Odds and ends (full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet)

Liverpool are the slight underdogs at +185, while Manchester City are the favorites to win at +140. The draw at +240 looks enticing.

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Prediction

These games are usually epic and this should be no different. Anfield will be rocking and the packed house will help Liverpool. Historically speaking, Manchester City have been woeful at Anfield but I fancy them to get the best of some of Liverpool’s defensive issues. Strap in for an intense encounter as two contrasting styles collide. Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City.

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