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The stage is prepared for the most significant English Premier League (EPL) match this weekend as Manchester City takes on Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
This exciting match is scheduled for Sunday evening, with kick-off at 5:30 PM Nigerian time.
Both teams enter this match following victories in their previous Premier League games against Bournemouth and Aston Villa, respectively.
The Cityzens triumphed over Bournemouth with a score of 3-1, while the Reds secured a 2-0 win against Aston Villa.
The last encounter between these two teams in the Premier League occurred in February of this year.
In that match, Arne Slot’s squad defeated Pep Guardiola’s team 2-0, with goals scored by Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool currently occupies the 6th position on the Premier League table, earning 18 points from 10 matches, whereas Manchester City sits in 3rd place with 19 points from the same number of games.
A victory for City would elevate them to second place, just four points behind leaders Arsenal, while a win for Liverpool would also propel them to second place, five points behind the Gunners.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a fully healthy squad at his disposal.
The Spaniard will face the challenge of selecting his starting eleven from a completely fit team to confront the visitors.
On the other hand, Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be missing defender Giovanni Leoni and first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker due to injuries.
Slot will also conduct a late fitness assessment on Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike to determine their availability for the match against City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Manchester City vs Liverpool match start?
The match is set to kick off at 5:30 PM Nigerian time on Sunday evening.
Where is the match being held?
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Are there any key players missing from the Liverpool squad?
Yes, Liverpool will be without defender Giovanni Leoni and goalkeeper Alisson Becker due to injuries.
