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The English Premier League is back with a bang this weekend after the international break with a heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City went into the break on the back of a turpsy-turvy 4-4 draw with Chelsea, and they remain one point ahead of second-placed Liverpool at the top of the table despite the Reds' 3-0 victory over Brentford.
Manchester City vs. Liverpool match preview
City head into this game on a brilliant run of 15 wins from 15 Premier League home matches in 2023 and 23 consecutive home wins in all competitions.
However, if there is a team that poses a threat to that run, it is Liverpool, who appeared to have regained their confidence after their poor campaign last season.
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The Reds have lost just one of their last 23 Premier League matches, going down 2-1 in their controversial defeat to Tottenham in September.
This will be the fourth Premier League meeting between City and Liverpool, with both sides starting the day as the top two. A win for the Reds will see them move to the top of the table, while a win for City will see them stay in first place for another week.
Manchester City vs. Liverpool prediction
City beat Liverpool in their last Premier League meeting in April, and they have never beaten the Reds in consecutive league games since a run of four wins between 1935 and 1937.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have won just one of their last 14 Premier League away games against the Citizens (1W, 5D, 8L).
We say a 2-2 draw
Manchester City vs. Liverpool team news
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For City, Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Gomez are long-term absentees and sidelined for this game.
There are a number of doubts as well, including Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and John Stones.
Liverpool have no major concerns as the duo of Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch returned to training.
Manchester City vs. Liverpool head-to-head history
Man City wins: 60
Draws: 56
Liverpool wins: 108
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