Manchester City and Liverpool, two of the Premier League's most dominant teams in recent years, will face off on Saturday 1st April, 2023 at 12:30 pm BST in a highly anticipated match. Despite Liverpool's struggles this season, their victory over City in October proves they can still perform against top opposition, as evidenced by their 7-0 win over Manchester United.
City, on the other hand, have had a slightly inconsistent season, trailing Arsenal by eight points in the league standings. However, their recent performances suggest they are hitting their stride, scoring a combined 13 goals in their last two matches against RB Leipzig and Burnley.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, a venue known for hosting high-profile football games. Although Liverpool may not be at their best this season, a clash with City is always a significant event, and both sides will be eager to claim victory.
The highly anticipated match between Manchester City and Liverpool can be watched on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage starting at 11:30 am. BT Sport subscribers can also stream the game live via the BT Sport website or app. Standard Sport will provide a dedicated match blog for fans to follow all the action.
Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland suffered a groin problem after scoring a hat-trick against Burnley and had to withdraw from the Norway squad. Phil Foden is another concern for City, having undergone emergency surgery for appendicitis. Liverpool's young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic will miss the rest of the season due to a groin injury. Luis Diaz is back in training, but Thiago Alcantara is expected to miss the game.
City seems to be in ominous form before the break, and if Haaland plays, Liverpool's defence may struggle to contain him at the Etihad. Therefore, Manchester City is predicted to win 2-1.
In the head-to-head history, Liverpool has won 108 games, while City has won 59, with 56 draws. The odds via Betfair suggest that Manchester City is the favourite to win at 4/7, with a draw at 10/3 and Liverpool at 9/2. Fans can register for the Evening Standard’s newsletters to get the latest news and insights on various topics.