High-Stakes Showdown-The English Premier League Returns

Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview

The English Premier League returns this weekend, and in the opening fixture. Manchester City will host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in what is expected to be a highly contested affair.Bet9ja Tips for the High-Stakes Showdown

Recent Performances-High-Stakes Showdown

Manchester City comes into this fixture on the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw away from home against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Former City man Cole Palmer scored a late equaliser for the Blues. On the other hand, Liverpool comfortably won their last match 3-0 against Brentford at home. Thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota adding a third.

Match Details

Date: Saturday, 25 November
Time: 13:30
Venue: Etihad Stadium

League Standings-High-Stakes Showdown

Manchester City currently sits at the top of the Premier League after 12 games played, showcasing an impressive goal-scoring record with the most goals (32) in the entire division.

Form and Streaks

The Manchester outfit finds themselves on a hot streak in terms of form, having not lost in their last six games in all competitions. Their last defeat dates back to early October.

Star Player Spotlight: Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has been in sublime form yet again this season with 15 goal contributions in 12 league games. Moreover, he scored four times in four games on the European stage in the UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool’s Strong Start

Liverpool have also had impressive start to the league campaign. Currently one point behind the reigning champions, and have lost just once out of their opening 12 games.

Jurgen Klopp’s Challenge

Jurgen Klopp’s side come into this fixture in a rich vein of form as they have not lost in their last six league games, but the German boss will understand that City will be their hardest test so far this campaign.

Oddsonafrica Tips

Although both sides have started the season well, we expect the hosts to come away with all three points and you can get odds of this to happen at 1.74 at Bet9ja.

The last five meetings between these two sides at the Etihad have produced an average of more than four goals per game.

You can get odds of 2.19 for a home win and over 2.5 goals or 3.30 for a City win and over 3.5 goals. On its own, over 3.5 goals is priced up at 2.11

Key Player Insights

Julian Alvarez has chipped in with eight goal contributions in 12 league games, and you can get odds of 2.75 for him to find the back of the net in this one.

Bernardo Silva has already been booked twice this season. And you can get odds of 3.50 for him to be shown a card on Saturday.

oddsonafrica Odds: Man City win: 1.74, Draw: 4.30, Liverpool win: 4.30

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