Date: Sunday 1st December, 2024
Time: 16.00 GMT
Location: Anfield, Liverpool
Odds: Liverpool 11/10* – Draw 11/4* – Manchester City 2/1*
Pep Guardiola is feeling the pressure for the first time in his Manchester City career following five successive defeats and no win in six games for the reigning champions. On the flip side, Arne Slot is loving life at Anfield, guiding Liverpool to the top of the pile as we enter the festive period.
Here, we preview one of the season’s biggest English Premier League clashes as Liverpool take on Manchester City. Discover your betting options and place your wagers at talkSPORT BET.
Liverpool v Manchester City Betting Tips
If you’re planning to bet on this clash between the Premier League’s top two, here are some betting tips to bear in mind as you make your selections at talkSPORT BET Sportsbook:
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their past five matches, winning four and drawing one. Only Arsenal have taken points off Liverpool in their previous five games, so a home win is likely on the cards ahead of this game.
- While Liverpool are in form, Man City are struggling. They have lost their last five games in all competitions, losing three EPL games in a row under Pep Guardiola for the first time. While anything can happen with City, a trip to Anfield to face an in-form Liverpool team is the last thing they want as they try to turn their fortunes around. Given that three of the past five games between these two have ended in a draw, the best City can hope for this weekend is a point.
- Liverpool have scored at least two goals in their past five games. Consider a totals bet of over 2.5 goals being scored in this one as Liverpool look keen to capitalise on Manchester City’s recent failings.
This Fixture in History
Liverpool have had the upper hand in this fixture over the years. The teams have met 54 times, with Liverpool winning 21 and City winning 12. There have been 21 draws.
Three out of the past five meetings have ended in draws, with both of the 2023-24 fixtures ending 1-1. There’s little to separate these two regarding squad depth and quality, but Manchester City’s terrible recent form gives Liverpool the advantage in this one.
Liverpool Man to Watch: Mo Salah
Mo Salah surprised many people by announcing that no new Liverpool contract is on the horizon earlier this week. His two-goal match-winning display at Southampton last weekend showed everyone why he’s still Liverpool’s main man, although his penalty miss in midweek will have hurt.
Salah seems to have extra fire in his belly this season, as he’s clearly playing for a new deal. If Mo carries his last Premier League performance into this game, expect him to cause a real problem for Manchester City’s shaky defence.
Manchester City Man to Watch: Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland may have been unusually quiet against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend in City’s surprise 4-0 defeat, but the Norwegian is still Manchester City’s main goal threat. Two goals in midweek prove that he still knows where the target is.
He already has 12 EPL goals to his name this season, and if he gets a sniff at Anfield, expect him to find the back of the net. A Haaland anytime goal could be a good bet, as he is currently the Premier League’s leading goal scorer.
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Liverpool v Man City Betting Markets
There are many ways to bet on the action as Liverpool take on Manchester City in this crucial EPL fixture. Below are some of your betting options at talkSPORT BET:
- Match winner: Bet on the team you think will win. You can also bet on the game to end in a draw.
- Total goals (over/under): Bet on the total number of goals you think will be scored, over or under a specific number. It doesn’t matter whether the goals are scored by Haaland, Salah or anyone else – only the total number of goals scored is important.
- Both teams to score: Given the potent attacking threat of both sides, backing both teams to score is a popular choice.
- Lucky dip: If you’re unsure how to call the game but would like to bet on Liverpool v Manchester City, you can place a lucky dip wager at talkSPORT BET.
- Bet builder: Use your research to your advantage and place a bet builder bet. Include things like the first team to score, the number of cautions, and the full-time result, among others.
Liverpool v Manchester City FAQs
Who is the favourite to win this match – Liverpool or Man City?
Liverpool are the favourites to win this match, given the contrasting recent form between the two teams. You can back Liverpool at 11/10 to win, while Manchester City are priced at 2/1*. The draw is available at 11/4*.
How many times have Man City won the Premier League?
Manchester City have eight Premier League titles. Their first win came in 2011-12, and they have dominated the domestic landscape since then, with few teams able to compete with their financial muscle.
When did Liverpool last win the Premier League?
Liverpool last won the English Premier League in the 2019-20 season. It was Liverpool’s first English Premier League title but their 19th championship overall. Liverpool’s previous 18 titles came before the launch of the Premier League.
*Odds correct at the time of writing.
