Manchester City and Liverpool will renew their rivalry on Saturday when they face each other at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League match. The two teams have been involved in some thrilling and high-scoring encounters in recent seasons, with both sides aiming to challenge for the title and other trophies. Here, we take a look back at the last five meetings between the two clubs and give our prediction for the upcoming clash.
- April 10, 2023: Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
The last time these two teams met, they played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium that left Manchester City a point ahead of Liverpool in the title race with seven games to go. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus scored for the hosts, while Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane replied for the visitors. Both teams had chances to win the game, but neither could find the decisive goal in a game that was hailed as a great advert for the Premier League.
- December 22, 2022: Manchester City 3-2 Liverpool (EFL Cup)
Manchester City knocked Liverpool out of the EFL Cup in a thrilling 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium in the fourth round. Erling Braut Haaland, Riyad Mahrez and Nathan Ake scored for the Citizens, while Fabio Carvalho and Mohamed Salah scored for the Reds. Liverpool had a man sent off in the 35th minute when Stefan Bajcetic received a second yellow card for a foul on Haaland. Despite being a man down, Liverpool fought back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to make it 3-2, but could not find an equalizer.
- October 16, 2022: Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City (Premier League)
Liverpool claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield in the Premier League, thanks to a second-half goal from Jota. The Portuguese forward headed in a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 55th minute to give the Reds a vital three points. Manchester City had more possession and shots, but could not break down Liverpool’s defense, which was boosted by the return of Virgil van Dijk from injury.
- July 30, 2022: Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City (FA Community Shield)
Liverpool lifted the FA Community Shield after beating Manchester City 3-1 at Wembley Stadium. The Reds took the lead in the 12th minute through Salah, who curled in a stunning shot from the edge of the box. Manchester City equalized in the 28th minute through Jesus, who tapped in a cross from Raheem Sterling. Liverpool regained the lead in the 67th minute through Mane, who finished off a swift counter-attack. Salah then sealed the win in the 90th minute with a penalty after he was fouled by Ruben Dias.
- April 16, 2022: Manchester City 2-3 Liverpool (FA Cup semi-final)
Liverpool reached the FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 3-2 in a dramatic semi-final at Wembley Stadium. The Reds took the lead in the 21st minute through Salah, who scored from a rebound after his initial shot was saved by Ederson. Manchester City equalized in the 31st minute through De Bruyne, who fired in a low shot from outside the box. Liverpool restored their lead in the 51st minute through Mane, who headed in a cross from Andrew Robertson. Manchester City leveled again in the 71st minute through Jesus, who nodded in a cross from Mahrez. Liverpool won the game in the 89th minute through Roberto Firmino, who volleyed in a cross from Alexander-Arnold.
Prediction:
The upcoming match between Manchester City and Liverpool promises to be another exciting and high-quality affair, with both teams in good form and full of confidence. Manchester City have the advantage of playing at home and having a more settled squad, while Liverpool have the edge in recent head-to-head results and have some key players returning from injury. We expect a close and entertaining game, with both teams scoring and creating chances, but we think Manchester City will edge it by a 3-2 scoreline.