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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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.
Is Liverpool vs Man City on TV?
Just a reminder of how you can watch today’s game, which kicks off at the unusual time of 3.45pm.
The two sides face each other in a potential Premier League title decider at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp takes on Pep Guardiola for what could be the final time in England.
Klopp and Guardiola’s rivalry has been one of the defining aspects of the Premier League in recent seasons with both clubs battling for the title until the final day of the season in 2019 and 2022.
The Reds are once again challenging Guardiola’s side in the title race and lead the champions by one point in the table. The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting from 3pm.
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Is Liverpool vs Man City on TV? Channel, time and how to watch online
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola go head to head for potentially the final time in a blockbuster clash at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp speaks ahead of the match
Here is that interview with Klopp:
Liverpool vs Man City
Liverpool’s players have made their way onto the field to warm up, but they will need to be on form to get anything out of the game against the high-flying Man City.
Jurgen Klopp reveals why Salah is on the bench
Jurgen Klopp spoke to Sky Sports about the decision to start Salah on the bench: “I wouldn’t have even thought about him starting the game. I think you have to learn from things in life. Not that last time it was too early. It was just unlucky that he got a little setback.
“We talked about that with Mo as well. It was not his idea or my idea to start him today. It will be an intense game and we can bring him on, which is super cool. But it was not a big decision.”
Jamie Carragher speaks on Michael Edwards’ return
Jamie Carragher spoke to Sky Sports about the return of Michael Edwards to Anfield: “He knows the club and is a top operator. Whether there was a falling out when he left with Jurgen Klopp, who wanted more of a say on things - but you’d expect that.
“That happens when managers become successful. They become powerful. I think the manager is the most important person at this club. It always will be. The success here has been down to Klopp, yes, he’s had help, and Michael Edwards has been a part of that.”
Man City team
Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Akanji, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Foden, Haaland, Alvarez.
Substitutes: Ortega, Dias, Kovacic, Doku, Gomez, Gvardiol, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis.
Man City team news
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made two changes from his side’s 3-1 win in the derby last weekend.
Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez come into the side with Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku making way.
Liverpool team
Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez. Endo, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Diaz, Nunez, Elliott.
Substitutes: Adrian, Robertson, Tsimikas, Salah, Gakpo, McConnell, Clark, Nallo, Koumas.
Liverpool team news
Jurgen Klopp has made four changes from Liverpool’s last-gasp win over Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Mohamed Salah was not considered fit enough to start and was named on the bench, but Darwin Nunez was named in the XI.
As expected, Ibrahima Konate misses out with an injury sustained during Liverpool’s Europa League away match against Sparta Praha.
Liverpool injury news
The reports are in suggesting that Ibrahima Konate has not travelled with the Liverpool team and is not likely to be in the squad for the upcoming match.
“It’s massive,” said Micah Richards on Sky Sports when asked about what the absence of the central defender could mean.
“I’m not going to dress it up any other way. With his pace, his physicality and his partnership with Van Dijk as well.
“With the runs Haaland likes to make in behind, I think that’s a massive blow for Liverpool, I really do.”
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