Now that Liverpool have claimed a spot in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, the Reds will turn their attention to a massive matchup in the Premier League as they take on Manchester City today, on Sunday, December 1 at Anfield.
Table Talk
Liverpool are 8 points clear of City at the top of the table. The Reds have only lost once this season in League play while conversely City have lost 3 games in a row and are in danger of being caught by Chelsea and Arsenal who are only one point back, tied for third. A Liverpool victory can propel the Reds to 11 points clear of their closest challenger while a loss will tighten the race considerably. But Cody Gakpo says the team isn't focused on the standings just yet.
“Obviously we are in a good position, you cannot deny that. But I think it's still early in the season so we are not really looking at the table yet. Obviously we are aware of the situation but we have to keep winning the games to stay on top and also just to win the games.”.
Sinking City
As mentioned, City have lost three League matches in a row, but they have struggled in the Champions League. They are winless in their last six matches, with the last victory coming back on October 26th vs. Southampton. City are still a dangerous side though as Erling Haaland has scored 17 goals so far this season for club and country. He appears to be the only one who can find the back of the net though as the next-highest scorer on the club is Mateo Kovacic with three goals.
Injury Update
Liverpool have injuries to some key players, particularly on the back line. Both Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate were injured late in the match with Real Madrid. The good news is Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to start in the match vs. City. Goalkeeper Alisson is still dealing with a long-term injury.
LFC Globe Verdict
Liverpool vs. City always feels like a big game and this is no different. It has huge table implications where a Liverpool win can propel the Reds to a double-digit lead in the race to a Premier League Championship. With the injuries at the defender, however, Haaland could cause a problem. I still think the Reds will come away with a 2-1 win,
Where To Watch
Kickoff is set for 16:00 GMT and will air on Sky Sports. American audiences can watch the action at 11:00 AM EST on the USA Network while Canadian fans can stream on Fubo TV.