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02.03.2016. Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England. Barclays Premier League. Liverpool versus Manchester City
Roberto Firmino of Liverpool makes an acrobatic leap to try to reach a high cross as Vincent Company of Manchester City looks on. Credit: David Blunsden/Actionplus
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Overview:
On Saturday, December 31st, (12-3-3) Manchester City will be on the road to take on (12-4-2) Liverpool.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Liverpool 2.1 – Manchester City 1.3 with an over/under of 3.4.
EPL Table:
Liverpool sits in 2nd place in with 40 points while Manchester City is in 3rd place with 39 points.
Statistics 2016-17 (20 Teams):
Goals: Liverpool 44 (1st) > Manchester City 36 (4th)
Assists: Liverpool 32 (1st) > Manchester City 27 (4th)
Shots per game: Liverpool 18.1 (2nd) > Manchester City 16.9 (3rd)
Goals Allowed: Manchester City 20 (5th) > Liverpool 21 (9th)
Possession: Manchester City 61.0% (1st) > Liverpool 59.2% (2nd)
Pass Success: Manchester City 84.8% (1st) > Liverpool 83.6% (4th)
Top Scorers:
Manchester City: Sergio Aguero 10 (tied for 4th)
Liverpool: Adam Lallana 7 (tied for 13th)
Summary:
Liverpool is (3-1-1) in their last five matches while Manchester City is also (3-1-1) in that span. Both teams are a bit banged up but that’s to be expected at this stage of the season. Liverpool has been the most potent attacking team in the EPL by far this season. Liverpool don’t have one dynamic striker, rather almost every player they have is a goal scoring threat, and that’s what makes them so dangerous. Manchester City is one of the better defensive teams especially in the back so they should be able to limit a goal scoring onslaught. These teams are pretty evenly matched so I don’t expect a blowout either way. Ultimately, Anfield is one of the toughest places to play in the league so I expect Liverpool to defend their home turf.
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