First-placed Liverpool will host second-placed Manchester City this weekend in what has become one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the English Premier League footballing calendar, with the stakes even larger this time than usual.
The winner of this game will enter into the final 10 matchdays in the driving seat for the league title, meaning this game is likely to be extremely competitive with both teams determined to take home the three points.
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Sunday 10 March, 16:45
Anfield
Prior to the weekend’s games beginning, Liverpool sit top of the table with Manchester City just a single point behind. While there will be plenty of pressure on both sides because of this, with the winner taking top spot, the pressure may be ramped up even further depending on Arsenal’s result against Brentford the day before this game takes place.
If Arsenal win then they will be top before Liverpool and Manchester City play, meaning a win for both sides becomes even more vital to ensure they sit at the head of the league going into the final stages of the season.
Liverpool will be confident they can take the three points in this game, especially as they hold the home advantage with the game taking place at Anfield.
Man City last beat Liverpool in the league at Anfield in the 2020/21 season, when fans were unable to get into the grounds due to Covid-19. However, it has been unbelievably difficult for Man City to take points away from Anfield when the fans are in the stadium with their previous league win coming all the way back in 2003.
While Liverpool do have some injuries coming into the game, with Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold definitely ruled out while others are still doubtful, their form coming into this game will leave them with plenty of confidence.
City’s form will also leave them with plenty of belief though as they enter into this game on the back of a 20-game unbeaten run, with just two of these being draws.
Pep Guardiola and his side have a wealth of experience when it comes to competing in these title run-ins, and they will fancy themselves to run out victorious in yet another league campaign. However, Liverpool will certainly make it difficult for the Citizens.
Bet9ja Tips
This game has everything about it to be one of the most entertaining games of the season, with many believing that the winner of this match will go on to lift the Premier League trophy.
While Man City come into the game having not tasted defeat for 20 matches, their form at Anfield in recent seasons has been abysmal and for this reason we believe that Liverpool will continue at the top of the table by taking the victory. You can get odds of Liverpool to win of 2.95 with Bet9ja. Expect goals as is usually the case in this fixture, meaning a 3-2 home correct score at 22.00 can’t be ruled out.
Erling Haaland has been in fantastic form since returning from his injury at the end of January, and the striker has scored seven goals in his last three games leading into this one. For this reason we believe that the big Norwegian will get on the scoresheet once again, you can get odds of this to happen of 2.20 with Bet9ja.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Liverpool win: 2.95, Draw: 3.80, Man City win: 2.26
Booking Codes:
6BK6SSQ, 6BK6YX2, 6BK7MPM
