STAR FOOTBALL PREVIEW Sun: Liverpool v Manchester City

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since being found guilty of the majority of the Premier League’s 115 charges against them, writes JOE CITRONE.

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LIVERPOOL v MAN CITY PREVIEW

Liverpool head into their Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield unbeaten, but have drawn three of their five league matches, recording just two victories. The Reds will be keen to turn those draws into wins as they prepare for a game that they would simply love to win on Sunday.

Liverpool edged past Bournemouth in their last outing, with Alexander Isak scoring the decisive goal against the Cherries. However, the performance was far from convincing, and the Reds will need to raise their game here.

Their task has been made more difficult by injuries to both Isak and Cody Gakpo, who picked up problems during the international break. Isak had only just made the difference against Bournemouth, while Gakpo was linked with a potential move to Manchester City during the summer transfer window. With both forwards unavailable, Andoni Iraola will be forced to rethink his attacking options.

As for Manchester City, all eyes will be on how they approach this Premier League clash with Liverpool, having dominated the headlines over the past couple of weeks.

With uncertainty surrounding the club and questions hanging over what happens next, City’s players will need to shut out the external noise and focus on the task at hand. That is easier said than done, however, particularly with the added scrutiny that will come from the stands on Sunday.

There was further concern for City when Erling Haaland limped off with a knock while on international duty for Norway against Portugal, although early indications suggest he should be available to face Liverpool. If fit, Haaland will be eager to make his mark and silence the crowd at Anfield.

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LIVERPOOL v MAN CITY: LAST FIVE GAMES

🔴 Liverpool: W W W D W

🔵 Manchester City: W W D W W

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WHERE IS THE VALUE IN LIVERPOOL v MAN CITY?

Although Manchester City have been keen to maintain a sense of business as usual since the news broke, it will surely be difficult for the players to remain fully focused, given the potential sanctions facing the club and the implications these could have for their careers.

Although City have looked the stronger side so far this season, I’m backing Liverpool to come out on top at Anfield at 21/10 with starsports.bet.

The Reds will be especially motivated to beat a City side that has denied them multiple titles over the years, achievements that are now facing renewed scrutiny amid the allegations of financial rule-breaking.

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