Man City Vs Liverpool Stats Ahead Of Crucial Game For The Reds In Their Pursuit Of The Premier League Title

It will be Man City vs Liverpool F.C. in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, so here are some key stats ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.

Man City vs Liverpool F.C. Stats Ahead Of Sunday’s 4.30pm Clash

Liverpool could take a huge step towards the Premier League title if they are to prevail on the road against long-time rivals Manchester City.

The Reds have failed to extend their gap in recent draws away against Everton and Aston Villa. Next, they face a Manchester City side who they have struggled to take three points from at the Etihad in recent years.

Pep Guardiola’s side will be focused on the Premier League following their European exit by Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s defeat to West Ham on Saturday gives Liverpool the chance to go 11 points clear at the top. Though Arsenal would still have a game-in-hand, this would be a huge step towards winning their second Premier League title.

However, Liverpool are in the middle of their busiest run of the season and recent games have suggested that fatigue might be kicking in for Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool Narrow Favourites

At the time of writing with odds subject to change, Liverpool are the narrow favourites with the best football betting sites in the UK to win the match.

The visitors are at 5/4 to take three points at the Etihad, with Manchester City priced at 15/8 and a draw at 14/5.

The head-to-head record and stats from past Man City vs Liverpool F.C. meetings at the Etihad would point in favour of the hosts.

Man City Vs Liverpool F.C. Stats and Head-to-Head Record

• Played 227 times before, Man City 60, Draws 58, Liverpool 109
• Man City have lost just one of their last 15 Premier League home meetings with Liverpool – last losing 4-1 in November 2015 under Manuel Pellegrini
• Liverpool are looking to complete a Premier League double over Man City for just the third time (after 2005-06 and 2015-16)
• Since Christmas, only Liverpool and Arsenal have picked up more points than Man City (17). Pep Guardiola’s side took just four points from their eight games prior
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 games played on a Sunday (11 wins, two draws)
• Mohamed Salah has been involved in more Premier League goals against Pep Guardiola’s Man City (since 2016-17) than any other player (13 – 8 goals, 5 assists). Only Steven Gerrard (four goals, 10 assists) has been involved in more for Liverpool
• Nico González completed 100 passes on his Premier League debut against Newcastle. This is the second-most by a midfielder on their first appearance on record
• Man City goalkeeper Ederson has three Premier League assists this season, more than the likes of Phil Foden (2) and Jack Grealish (1)

What Time Does Man City vs Liverpool F.C. Kick-off And Is The Game Televised?

📅Date: Sunday, February 23
⌚Time: 4.30pm
⚽️Venue: Etihad Stadium
📺 TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League

What Happened The Last Time These Sides Met

Liverpool outclassed Manchester City when the sides met in December – taking all three points in a 2-0 win.

Cody Gakpo opened the scoring with a close-range finish from a Mohamed Salah assist before the Egyptian sealed the win from the penalty spot.

It was a result that put Liverpool nine points clear at the top above Arsenal. More than two and a half months later, Liverpool have an eight-point lead though the Gunners have a game-in-hand.

Man City despite their European disappointment have improved since that defeat to Liverpool and will be looking to damage their old rival’s title ambitions.

Man City vs Liverpool F.C. Last 10 Meetings

• Liverpool 2-0 Man City – 01/12/2024
• Liverpool 1-1 Man City – 10/03/2024
• Man City 1-1 Liverpool – 25/11/2023
• Man City 4-1 Liverpool – 01/04/2023
• Man City 3-2 Liverpool (Carabao Cup) – 22/12/2022
• Liverpool 1-0 Man City – 16/10/2022
• Liverpool 3-1 Man City (Community Shield) – 30/07/2022
• Man City 2-3 Liverpool (FA Cup) – 16/04/2022
• Man City 2-2 Liverpool – 10/04/2022
• Liverpool 2-2 Man City – 03/10/2021

Liverpool Out To End Torrid Record At The Etihad

The Etihad Stadium has become a bogey ground for Liverpool – having won just one of their last 15 Premier League trips to the home of Manchester City.

Their only victory in that time was a 4-1 triumph in November 2015. That game saw Man City put the ball in the back of their own net before Phillipe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Martin Skrtel all scored.

Since then there have been some heavy defeats including a 5-0 loss in September 2017 and 4-1 in 2022-23.

The Reds have also been held to a number of draws in that time. A point would be a disappointing result given recent results at Everton and Aston Villa.

Mohamed Salah’s Record Against Manchester City

If Liverpool are to pick up a victory against Manchester City it will likely be because of Mohamed Salah.

Salah has 49 goal contributions in 37 games across all competitions this season.

Since Pep Guardiola’s arrival at Man City, no player has been involved in more Premier League goals against them than Salah.

Salah has scored eight goals and registered five assists in 13 appearances against the reigning champions. One more would see him level with Steven Gerrard (four goals, 10 assists) for the most goal contributions against Man City for Liverpool.