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If you look at the history of meetings between the two teams, Liverpool have won more matches, but if you look at the squad under Pep Guardiola, Man City is always the favourite. But in any case, this match will be the most exciting next week because apart from the meeting of these big clubs, it is not only a matter of prestige but also the fight for first place in the Premier League, of course this match is the one most eagerly awaited by league football fans. English.
Interestingly, Liverpool is in high confidence after returning to a positive track. I also see that Klopp is a great coach in developing players' abilities, so when Nunez was sluggish at the start, I was fine because I was sure Klopp could make Nunez into a sharp striker. In this match, the two team attackers will prove to each other who is the best, Nunez or Haaland.
H2H records are basically quite useful for making analysis about the results of the match. Based on meeting records, Manchester City tends to perform better at the Etihad stadium or home ground than Liverpool in 28 meetings. Manchester City have won 10 home games against Liverpool, lost 8 and drawn 16.
As far as Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City, in my opinion the records of both teams look more in favor of Manchester City. They are no longer as weak as before and Manchester City has become a competitive team against dominant teams in the Premier League such as Liverpool. I'm trying to remain neutral in analyzing this match, so I think Manchester City have the squad depth that looks ready to beat Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium this season. But if Haaland really has to be absent due to injury, then I think a draw is very logical.