Liverpool face Manchester City for the second time in less than a week. The Citizens beat The Reds on post match penalties on Sunday to clinch the Capital One Cup at the Wembley Stadium, and on Wednesday, they will be hoping to revenge the loss by beating the Manchester side at Anfield. Although a win for The Reds will not completely make their fans forget the Capital One Cup loss, it will give them the much-needed three points that every team in the league is fighting for.
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Manchester City sit at the fourth position on the log, nine points behind league leaders Leicester City. Although their title hopes are quite slim, they will want to pick maximum points in order to pile more pressure on the top three teams.
With the arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium next season already confirmed, City will be comfortable with at least a top four finish in order to restart their race to win some major trophies in the new season under the super tactician. On the other hand, Liverpool are in need of a win that could catapult them to the seventh position on the log if Southampton and Stoke City lose their respective fixtures.
The hosts come into this match having registered only one win in their last six fixtures in all competitions. They have won twice, lost thrice and drawn once. On the other hand, Man City have drawn thrice, lost once and won twice in their last six games in all competitions.
Team news
Liverpool
Mamadou Sakho is doubtful for this game after suffering a head injury during the Capital One Cup final defeat to City. Steven Caulker and Martin Skrtel are also injured, but Dejan Lovren could be available for selection. Daniel Sturridge could be rested after struggling with fatigue and cramp, and Adam Lallana, Divock Origi or Christian Benteke could provide the perfect replacement for the Englishman.
Man City
Joe Hart is expected to return between the posts, as Jesus Navas hopes to feature in the hunt for goals. Fernandinho could continue providing support at the right wing like he did on Sunday at Wembley.
Quick facts
- Liverpool have not lost to Man City at Anfield in their last 14 meetings in all competitions
- There have been over 2.5 goals in the past eight meetings between the two sides
- Both teams have scored against each other in their last eight meetings in all competitions
- The two sides have played each other 154 times in their history
- Out of the 154 meetings, Liverpool have won 72, drawn 40 and lost 42
- Liverpool have scored 268 goals against The Sky Blues
- Manuel Pellegrini’s side has scored a total of 211 goals against Liverpool
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