Current form: Manchester City vs Liverpool
The last time the two sides met, it resulted in a 0-0 draw, but there have been plenty of goals in their more recent meetings, with six netted over two legs in last season's Champions League, and 12 from their prior clashes in the Premier League during the 2017/2018 season. As such, fans will be hoping plenty of fireworks when the two lock horns at the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday in both teams' first match of 2019.
As of now, Liverpool are still the only unbeaten side in the Premier League, and boast a comfortable six point lead over second-placed Tottenham. That means that win, lose, or draw, they will still be on top of the table regardless of the result against Manchester City. Still, this game will be even more fascinating due to the fact that Liverpool have struggled recently upon trips to the Etihad, with just one win from their last nine games.
But curiously, Jurgen Klopp has become like an Achilles' heel of sorts for Pep Guardiola, as the Spanish tactician has struggled when it comes to facing his German opponent. With seven defeats across all competitions, including twice in the Champions League, Klopp is the one manager who has inflicted the most frustration on his highly-decorated counterpart, and he certainly will be hoping to make it an eighth on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, Guardiola, who saw his side pick up a 3-1 win over Southampton to end a two match losing streak, will not want to end up on the wrong end of the score-line on Wednesday. Why? Because, despite his struggles against Klopp, he has never lost back to back home games in his entire managerial career.
Current position: Manchester City vs Liverpool
Here's how the two sides compare ahead of their much-awaited showdown at Etihad Stadium.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 26 | +56 | 77 | WWLWW | |
| 2 | Liverpool | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 75 | 34 | +41 | 74 | LWLDW | |
| 3 | Manchester City | 32 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 76 | 32 | +44 | 73 | WWWDD | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 71 | 50 | +21 | 66 | WWDLW | |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 65 | 49 | +16 | 60 | LWDWL | |
| 6 | Manchester United | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 50 | +1 | 53 | WDDLD | |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 69 | 54 | +15 | 50 | LWWDW | |
| 8 | West Ham United | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 54 | 63 | -9 | 48 | LLWDL | |
| 9 | Chelsea | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 61 | 57 | +4 | 47 | LWDWD | |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 45 | WLDLW | |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 44 | DLDLW | |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 54 | -8 | 43 | LLDLD | |
| 13 | Fulham | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 50 | 54 | -4 | 42 | LWLLD | |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 39 | WWWLL | |
| 15 | Brentford | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 52 | 59 | -7 | 35 | WWDDD | |
| 16 | Everton | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 | WWLWD | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 42 | 60 | -18 | 26 | LDLWD | |
| 18 | Luton Town | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 47 | 75 | -28 | 25 | LLWLL | |
| 19 | Burnley | 34 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 69 | -32 | 23 | WDLDD | |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 34 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 33 | 92 | -59 | 16 | LLLDL |
Team news: Manchester City vs Liverpool
Manchester City: Fabian Delph is suspended. Meanwhile, Benjamin Mendy, Eliaquim Mangala, and Claudio Bravo are all still long-term absentees. But the biggest worry for the hosts will be the recent injury set-back to Kevin De Bruyne, who is a major doubt for this match and will have to be evaluated shortly before kick-off.
Liverpool: Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Joseph Gomez, and Joel Matip are all definite absentees. James Milner could potentially return after featuring in training midweek, but he will have to pass a late fitness test.
Match Facts and Stats: Manchester City vs Liverpool
- City have won just one of their last 11 meetings with Liverpool in all competitions (D3 L7)...
- ...but Liverpool have only won one of their last nine league visits to the Etihad Stadium (D3 L5)
- Pep Guardiola has lost seven matches against Klopp, which is more than against any other manager
- However, Guardiola has never lost consecutive home games in his career
- Liverpool have won only five of their last 17 matches across all competitions in January (D5 L7)
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