The two Premier League giants clash in their thirteenth game of the season at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 21, November. This fixture comes at a time when Liverpool are at a transitional period after the arrival of German tactician Jurgen Klopp. Under the former Borussia Dortmund manager, Liverpool have had three crucial wins, most notably at the Stamford Bridge against bitter rivals Chelsea.
On the other hand, Man City are top of the Premier League with 26 points, nine above tenth-placed Liverpool. The Merseyside club will be looking to secure a crucial morale-boosting win especially after going down 1-2 at home to Crystal Palace before the international break.
Sterling in a previous Premier League match for Man City. The 20-year-old is set to haunt his former club this Saturday
On Saturday, all eyes will be on on Raheem Sterling, who is expected to feature against his former club. The Citizens boast of one of the most lethal forwards in the league, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Winfred Bonny, Sterling, and Sergio Aguero, who is expected to return from injury this weekend.
Key battles
De Bruyne vs Coutinho
These two creative minds have been behind the superb goals scored by their respective clubs this campaign and Saturday’s epic encounter will provide a chance for the two playmakers to go head to head against each other. De Bruyne, 24, has 3 goals to his name this season, 4 assists and 24 chances created for the Manchester side. On the other hand, 22-year-old Countinho has four goals to his name, 2 assists and 14 chances created.
Coutinho could team up with Sturridge and Benteke against their weekend opponents
Also, De Bruyne has completed 38 passes for Manchester City compared to 80 for Coutinho. The latter has had 17 shots on target compared to the former’s tally of 52. However, De Bruyne has played eight times for his club compared to Coutinho’s 11.
Daniel Sturridge vs Sergio Aguero
This weekend’s fixture at the Etihad Stadium could see two of the most prolific strikers in England return to action against each other. The injury-prone Sturridge has missed 67 games due to injury since joining Liverpool in 2012. He has also scored in three out of the four games he has featured in when returning from injury for the Reds. Aguero has, however, scored only once for City in a game where he has just returned from injury.
Sturridge has a solid history of scoring goals in his first match after returning from injury and he could prove that against The Citizens
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The Argentine has scored 84 Premier League goals in 128 appearances for the Citizens ever since he moved to the Etihad Stadium from Atletico Madrid for £38 million. On the other hand, the Englishman has scored 37 Premier League goals for the Anfield-based side in 58 appearances.
Manuel Pellegrini vs Jurgen Klopp
The tactical battle on Saturday will be between Manuel Pellegrini and Jurgen Klopp who have to be at their best to inspire their teams to a crucial win. The two managers have distinct characters- Pellegrini is somewhat dull, relaxed and silent on the touchline, while Klopp is the famous charming, outspoken and charismatic manager.
The two sides clashed back in April 2013 when Dortmund hosted Malaga in the second-leg fixture of the Champions League quarterfinals after a goalless first leg. During the second leg fixture in Germany, the game was level at 2-2 until Felipe Santana, who was notably offside, scored the winner for the home team to end the match at 3-2 and qualify for the next round. In general, Pellegrini seems more of a club stabilizer but Klopp is more of a galvanizer- something that contributed to his success at Dortmund.
On which online or TV channel can I watch Manchester City vs Liverpool live?
- USA: check our broadcast guide for more info
- Canada: on various Sportsnet channels (check out TV guide for listings)
- UK: on NOW TV UK and various Sky channels
Watch Manchester City vs Liverpool in the USA on Telemundo, SiriusXM FC, NBC, NBC Sports Live Extra, or Westwood One Sports at 12:30 EST. You can also follow the action live from the Etihad Stadium at 12:30 EST on Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet Ontario or Sportsnet West if you live in Canada. UK residents can watch Manchester City host Liverpool on November 21, 2015 on NOW TV UK, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports 1/HD UK or SKY GO Extraat 17:30 GMT. If you live outside the three countries, go to our live broadcast page for additional broadcast info that suits your specific country.
*NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change
Quick facts
- Manchester City have not lost any of their last six Premier League matches at the Etihad Stadium against Liverpool
- Liverpool have only lost one of their last six away matches, drawn three and won 2
- Klopp’s men have only scored 13 league goals this season, which is their lowest record in a league campaign after 12 matches
- Man City have the most shots on target compared to any other team in the BPL
- Coutinho has scored three times in their last four meetings against City
- City’s goalkeeper Joe Hart has keep 14 clean sheets compared to Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet (13) in the League
Last six matches in all competitions
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Liverpool: DDWWWL
Head to head
Source: Soccerpunter.com
Probable lineups
Manchester City: Hart; Sagna; Kompany; Otamendi; Kolarov; Fernando; Fernandinho; Sterling; Silva; De Bruyne; Aguero.
Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne; Skrtel; Sakho; Moreno; Lucas; Allen; Can; Firmino; Coutinho; Benteke.
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