Manchester City take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 26 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, February 23rd at Etihad Stadium (Mancherter).
Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, have been the undisputed powerhouse of English football, winning the Champions League in 2023. Last season, they claimed another Premier League title, though it was far from straightforward. They started this campaign well, but things quickly unraveled, with Rodri’s injury playing a major role in their struggles. That’s why they spent over £200 million on reinforcements. However, not all of those investments have paid off—Leyton Orient even managed to score from midfield in the FA Cup before City scraped a 2-1 win. In the Champions League, they barely made it through the group stage only to face Real Madrid in the knockout rounds. Despite leading at home, they suffered a 2-3 defeat to Los Blancos. The return leg in Madrid was a disaster, with Kylian Mbappé’s hat-trick crushing their hopes of a comeback. In the league, after climbing back into the top four, they were humiliated 1-5 by Arsenal. However, they did respond with a statement victory over Newcastle, with January signing Omar Marmoush netting a hat-trick. With their title challenge slipping away and defensive issues mounting, City must find a way to steady the ship before the season completely falls apart.
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Liverpool remains strong, but the challenge is growing. The Reds officially closed the Jürgen Klopp era in 2024. The German manager left on a high note, guiding his team to a third-place finish in the Premier League and lifting the EFL Cup. Naturally, there were concerns at Anfield about a post-Ferguson-style decline, but Arne Slot has defied expectations. Under him, Liverpool has led the Premier League outright, cruised into the Champions League knockout stage with a perfect record, and reached the EFL Cup final after avenging their earlier loss to Tottenham with a dominant win. However, their run hasn’t been without setbacks—Plymouth stunned them in the FA Cup, and while they edged past Wolves 2-1, they immediately suffered heartbreak in the Merseyside Derby, conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Everton in the 98th minute. With the pressure mounting and defensive lapses creeping in, Liverpool will need to stay sharp to maintain their edge at the top.
Last season, these two sides played out a pair of high-scoring draws. However, Slot got the upper hand in December, beating Guardiola 2-0. Given their form, Liverpool rightfully enters as the favorites—even away from home. Back Salah and Co. with a 0.0 Asian Handicap.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win with 0.0 handicap.
