Liverpool vs Manchester City
3rd October 1630hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Draw & Over 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 9/1 odds taken 1832 GMT, Friday 1 October
Liverpool and Manchester City do battle at Anfield on Sunday in what is arguably the biggest Premier League game of the season yet. The heavyweights are the current top two in the division, with the Reds sitting one point above City at the top. Fixtures between these two English giants are always captivating, and Sunday’s showdown at Anfield promises more of the same. Who can hold their nerve and secure a massive three points?
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Liverpool Preview – Can the Reds make home advantage count?
Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League after six games. They are the only team in the division to have taken 14 points. However, five clubs are just a point behind Jurgen Klopp’s men, including Man City.
Liverpool were frustrated by Brentford last weekend, with the 2020-21 EFL Championship play-off winners holding the Reds to a 3-3 draw at the Brentford Community Stadium. The Bees came from behind twice to snatch a point. Nevertheless, the Merseysiders bounced back with a thumping 5-1 away win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
Being the home side, Liverpool will want to take the game to their visitors, but they must be wary of Man City’s deadly attacking prowess. The Reds are the slight second favourites here at 9/5.
Manchester City Preview – Will City leave Merseyside with all three points?
It has been a mixed week for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City superstars. Last Saturday, Gabriel Jesus’ strike earned City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. However, they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in midweek, losing 2-0 in the French capital.
Before the midweek European loss, Man City had won six and drawn one of seven in all competitions. It was their first reverse since losing to Tottenham Hotspur on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Man City head to the red half of Merseyside having lost two of their opening four league and cup away matches. They were also beaten by Leicester City in the 2021 FA Community Shield game at Wembley Stadium in August. Still, can they pick up a precious three points on the road on Sunday?
Liverpool vs Manchester City Betting Advice
Liverpool and Man City have played out several ding-dong battles in recent years. City have had the better of the Reds lately, though, winning two and drawing one of the last three.
The Citizens made the most of the Reds’ miserable form back in February, leaving Anfield with a stunning 4-1 win thanks to goals from Ilkay Gundogan (2), Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden. The reverse game at the Etihad 11 months back ended in a 1-1 draw.
Key Facts – Liverpool vs Manchester City Betting Tip
- Liverpool are the only unbeaten team left in this season’s Premier League
- Man City are undefeated in three against the Reds, winning two and drawing one
- City won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in their previous away league fixture
This mouth-watering match in Merseyside promises to be a thriller. It really could go either way, but we are backing these two evenly-matched sides to play out an entertaining draw. Put some money on the draw and over 2.5 goals at the eye-opening price of 9/1.
Mohamed Salah has been in stunning form at the start of this season. His Champions League goal in Porto on Tuesday took his tally to eight in eight. The Egyptian goal-machine is available at 9/2 to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Liverpool vs Manchester City
Liverpool to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Manchester City to win: 7/5 at Bet365
