Liverpool will be missing several key players this weekend, including goalkeeper Alisson, potential starter Diogo Jota, summer signing Chiesa, and midfielder Elliott. Right-back Alexander-Arnold is also out due to injury.
Nevertheless, wingers Salah and Luis Diaz have been in exceptional form this season, with Salah scoring 8 goals and providing 6 assists, and Diaz contributing 5 goals and 2 assists.
Nunez and Gakpo are also competing for starting roles. Liverpool’s defense, the strongest in the league, will be anchored by the central pairing of Konaté and van Dijk.
Manchester City is also dealing with multiple absences, including Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, key defender Ruben Dias, midfielder Kovacic, and promising youngster Bobb. Additionally, defenders Aké and Matheus Nunes, as well as forwards Foden, Doku, and Grealish, are doubtful for the game.
Despite these challenges, Haaland is in outstanding form, leading the league with 12 goals and continuing his impressive performance for Norway during the international break, where he scored 4 goals. City boasts the second-best attack in the Premier League.
Prediction
Liverpool’s quest for a top-four finish has been bolstered by their strong home record, with six wins in their last seven matches. Conversely, Manchester City has struggled away from home, losing nine of their last 12 away games.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City.
