Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Anfield when Liverpool and Manchester City lock horns in the Premier League derby on Matchday 13. The Reds are eager to build on a hard-fought 3-2 win over Southampton and a triumph over Pep Guardiola’s troops will see them move one step closer to regaining the trophy. Luis Diaz is widely expected to return to the starting XI, Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister pushing for a recall as well. The likes of Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, Alisson Becker, Kostas Tsimikas, and Diogo Jota are all out of contention with injuries.
The Citizens, on the other hand, extended their losing run to five games in all competitions at the weekend, with the team suffering an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at home ground. As the reigning champions have no other option but to go all guns blazing at Liverpool, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. Kevin de Bruyne should be recalled to the starting XI, while all Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Dias remain in the recovery room. Pacey winger Jeremy Doku should be fit for Sunday’s Premier League derby.
Highlighted Player (Mohamed Salah):
Mohamed Salah is considered one of the best African players. Salah began his senior career at El Mokawloon, scoring 11 goals in 41 league appearances for the club and in 2012 he moved to Europe, signing a four-year deal with Swiss side Basel.
The pacey winger, who is capable of playing as a striker as well was producing outstanding displays for the RotBlau from 2012 to 2014 and, as a result, Chelsea chiefs decided to sign him on 26 January, 2015 for a fee of £11 million. Mohamed Salah, though, failed to impress in the Premier league and one year later he was sent on loan to Fiorentina.
After making 16 league appearances for the Viola in the Serie A, the left-footed winger signed a loan deal with Roma on 6 August, 2015. The Romans made the contract permanent on 3 August, 2016. Speaking of his international career, Salah made his Egypt debut on 3 September, 2011 in a 2-1 loss to Sierra Leone. It has to be noted that he was named Roma’s player of the season (2015/2016).
Highlighted Team (Man City):
Manchester City are the lest famous of the two major clubs based in Manchester. The club was founded in 1880, but they have been struggling in the English Premier League in the past. Nonetheless, ever since the club was purchased by Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, the Citizens have been playing an important role in the English top flight.
Manchester City won two Premier League trophies under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini (2011/2012 and 2013/2014), but both managers eventually paid the price for some disappointing results. Man City play their home games at the Etihad Stadium and the stadium capacity is 55,097.
Manchester United are regarded as Manchester City’s biggest rivals and the likes of Kun Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Uwe Rosler, Yaya Toure, Sylvain Distin are some of the most remarkable players that played for the Etihad Stadium outfit. Manchester City have won four Premier League titles and five FA Cup trophies and it has to be noted that they made it to the Champions League semis in the 2015/2016 season.