What would have been a clash for the Premier League lead just a few matchdays ago now features Liverpool and Manchester City heading into the game under vastly different circumstances. The Reds are the undisputed leaders of England, while the Sky Blues have slipped to fifth place following the results of Matchday 13.
Liverpool Aims to Stay Unstoppable
Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool is in impeccable form. In their most recent match, they convincingly defeated Real Madrid, remaining the only team in the UEFA Champions League to win all five of their group-stage games.
Domestically, it’s a similar story. After a commanding win over Southampton in their last league outing, Liverpool now sits alone atop the Premier League standings with 31 points. They hold a six-point lead over second-place Arsenal, who have already played one game more.
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Manchester City Seeks to Escape Their Slump
On the other side, Manchester City is enduring their worst slump in years. In their last six matches across all competitions, they’ve managed just one point—a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League. In that game, they squandered a three-goal lead, walking away with a frustrating draw.
In the Premier League, the story is equally grim. Pep Guardiola’s side hasn’t earned a single point since October 26, when they defeated Southampton 1-0. Since then, they’ve suffered three consecutive losses, making this match a must-win. Despite their struggles, there’s a silver lining: a victory at Anfield would propel City to second place, with 26 points—one more than Arsenal.
The highly anticipated clash is set to take place at Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium, kicking off at 10 a.m. Central Mexico time.
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