Liverpool vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Alexis Mac Allister penalty ensures draw
Jurgen Klopp faces Pep Guardiola for potentially the final time in the rivalry that has defined the Premier League in recent years - and could yet decide this season’s title race
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Your support makes all the difference.A game that had everything except a crescendo - and maybe some accuracy. As high as the standards to this rivalry have been over Jurgen Klopp’s time at Liverpool, there was a symbolism in how it was error that characterised another otherwise brilliant match against Manchester City. Liverpool lost John Stones for the first goal before a misplaced Nathan Ake pass gave up the equaliser, as so many chances were missed.
That may actually be better for the title race, since imperfection tends to produce much more drama than perfection. This 1-1 draw was certainly best for Arsenal, who stay top of the league on goal difference.
Such margins reflect how this game itself had echoes from then high ceilings of the first Liverpool-City title race in 2018-19, as there were so many near misses that may yet bring this down to mere millimetres again.
There was still the sense that Liverpool will feel they deserved more than the draw, although they can take considerable confidence from how a depleted side took it to City. Follow live reaction from Liverpool vs Manchester City below and get the latest match odds here.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
Odds
Liverpool: 19/10
Draw: 13/5
Manchester City: 5/4
Prediction
Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City
Liverpool vs Man City predictions: Premier League betting tips, odds and free bets
Liverpool and Man City face off in a potentially defining battle in the Premier League title race at Anfield on Sunday
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Elliott, Nunez, Diaz
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri, Bernardo; Foden, De Bruyne, Alvarez; Haaland
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
Manchester City team news
Manchester City will be without Jack Grealish, while Jeremy Doku picked up a fresh problem in midweek and could miss out.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
Liverpool team news
Mohamed Salah is back for Liverpol after he returned from a hamstring injury in midweek, but he may have to start from the bench. Ibrahima Konate came off injured in the 5-1 winover Sparta Prague and will be assessed, as will Joe Gomez. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones and Alisson all remain out, which means Caoimhin Kelleher will remain in goal.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
How can I watch it?
Liverpool vs Manchester City will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting from 3pm - or after Aston Villa vs Tottenham. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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Liverpool vs Manchester City: Latest Premier League updates
When is Liverpool vs Manchester City?
The match will be kicking off at the unusual time of 3:45pm GMT on Sunday 10 March.
While televised matches on Sunday usually start at either 2pm or 4:30pm, with the later slot typically used for broadcasting the weekend’s standout fixture, it is believed the kick-off time was brought forward following a recommendation from local safety groups. You can read more on why the kick-off time has changed, here.
Good morning
So it all comes down to this? Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in a clash that marks the end of an era in the Premier League - and could yet decide this season’s title race.
Although Arsenal now lead the standings after their late victory over Brentford on Saturday night, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are set to fight for the title once again after a pair of epic battles that went to the final day in both 2019 and 2022. With Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, the Reds out are to win their second title under the German, while Guardiola and City are aiming to win an unprecedented fourth in a row.
The rivalry between the managers has continued to be respectful, but Trent Alexnader-Arnold’s comments in the build-up to this afternoon’s blockbuster meeting could inflame tensions between the teams after a series of red-hot meetings in recent years. Under Guardiola, City have never beaten Liverpool in front of a crowd at Anfield, and Klopp will want Liverpool to produce a typically ferocious performance in order to return to the top of the table.
Anfield is ready for a classic, but who will come out on top in the final meeting between Klopp and Guardiola in the Premier League? Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Manchester City in today’s live match blog
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