Haaland Hunts Liverpool as City Eye Statement Win

A Clash of Champions

Liverpool travel to the Etihad for a massive Premier League showdown that could shape the title race. Pep Guardiola has called Liverpool his team’s biggest rival of the past nine years, and this meeting once again has everything at stake.

For both sides, it is their third game in a busy week. Liverpool might have a small advantage in freshness after beating Real Madrid 24 hours before City crushed Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the Champions League.

However, Liverpool’s away form remains a big concern. They have lost their last three league matches on the road, all in London, while City have not been beaten at home since August. Guardiola’s side are looking to crown a perfect week with a third straight win and send a clear message in the title race.

Team News

City are sweating on the fitness of Rodri, who missed the Dortmund match after feeling discomfort. Nico Gonzalez is expected to step in again alongside Mateo Kovacic, who remains sidelined.

Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki could all return to the starting lineup, while Erling Haaland will once again lead the attack in frightening form.

For Liverpool, Alexander Isak could finally make his return after a groin injury kept him out for four games. The striker is back in full training but is likely to start from the bench as Arne Slot may keep faith with the team that beat Real Madrid.

That means Florian Wirtz should continue on the left, with Cody Gakpo likely to remain among the substitutes.

Prediction

Both teams see this as a must-win clash, regardless of Arsenal’s result earlier in the weekend. City look sharper and more stable, while Liverpool’s away struggles continue to raise doubts. Haaland’s form could be the difference once again.

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