City, who played a thrilling 2-2 draw with the Reds at Anfield in October, will try to build on their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the match to put City in the driver’s seat before the second match of next Wednesday. However, before Pep Guardiola’s team can focus on trying to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, they must fight Liverpool in a battle that is described as one of the greatest in recent Premier League history. City are currently one point ahead of Jürgen Klopp’s team at the summit, stressing the importance of the match. READ MORE: Ilkay Gundogan sends warning to Liverpool to Man City team-mates before the title match However, given City, despite their recent brilliance, they are facing a Liverpool team that is in excellent shape and itself, it is difficult to predict how the match will be shaped, especially with so many at stake. But what do the experts think? Below, MEN Sports took a close look at what they had to say.
Mark Lawrenson – BBC Sport
“This is the big thing,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport. “I expect a good game because you have nothing else with two teams as talented as them and the way they both play. “At different times, one or the other team will be at the top – it will be decided who can take their chances when they come. It will be close and there will be some goals. “I do not see it as decisive for the title because there are still seven games left after that. Whoever wins, the pressure is still on, but I am going for a draw anyway.” Prophecy: City 2-2 Liverpool.
Paul Merson – Sportskeeda
“I saw Manchester City in the Champions League the other day and I can not remember Atletico Madrid touching the ball many times,” Merson told Sportskeeda. That said, the away team had two great chances at halftime and I thought if it was Liverpool, they would have scored. “Given how much they dominated, City left the door a little open at the back and Liverpool could take advantage of that. Both teams will want to win and neither of those two coaches will want to play for a draw. I can see some goals being scored. A huge match is in front of Manchester City and coach Pep Guardiola. (Image: James Gill – Danehouse / Getty Images.) “I think this game will end 2-2, which means that both teams will continue as they did for the rest of the Premier League season. If it ends completely, it is a huge advantage for Manchester City, as their fate will rest. their hands. “If the Cityzens tied the game and eventually lost the title, I would be shocked.” Prophecy: City 2-2 Liverpool.
Michael Owen – BetVictor
“The biggest game of the season, I look forward to it!” Owen told BetVictor. “I thought City played well with Atletico midweek, obviously it is never easy or very enjoyable to play with Simeone’s team. weather. “It was a good game in Lisbon against Benfica and Liverpool probably deserved this 3-1 win. It was probably an ideal warm-up game for Liverpool, Benfica tried to give it to them. Luis Diaz belongs to this side, he has threatened this side even more and I would not be shocked at all if he played a big role in it. “This game could go any way, but I will go for Liverpool. I think they will enter it with a little more momentum than City and have a little more offensive spark and threat. 2-1 for Liverpool!” Prophecy: City 1-2 Liverpool. Subscribe to our city newsletter so you never miss an update from the Etihad Stadium this season. Read more related articles Read more related articles
