Liverpool are in sixth place in the league table, a position that clearly doesn't sit well with players and fans, but they're only two points behind the top four, so every game matters. The Reds are in high spirits after a crushing 4-1 win over Newcastle. Wirtz and Ekitike are in excellent form, but Liverpool's entire right-back is injured, even though their defense has been prone to errors this season.
Manchester City are in poor form – they've won only one match in their last five matches, trailing Arsenal by six points, so they simply can't afford to lose any points now. Semenyo, who has scored in two matches, has added to Man City's attack this winter, making their attack even more dangerous.
Liverpool and Manchester City are archrivals; both teams need just three points today; a draw won't do for either team. So we expect the game to be more open with goals being exchanged.
