This is a big match involving two top clubs who occupy the top of the standings, it is natural that Manchester City is the favorite because they are playing at their home base so the chance of winning is definitely greater than Liverpool, but even though many bookies have made Manchester City the favorite, that doesn't mean they underestimate Liverpool. , we all know that Liverpool is performing well, Manchester City is also performing well, but looking at the statistical data of their last 5 meetings, Manchester City can win at home 3x while Liverpool wins at home 2x so in my opinion both clubs can win when playing at home. So I think it's natural that many people are favorites for Manchester City to win the match.
The home advantage for Manchester city happens to be a major reason many people chooses them to be the favourite because they are really good at home games and have hardly lost at home this season, they have got a tactics that really does help them maintain their home stamina.
Pepe has can possibly get one of his defenders to be very mindful of Salah because he happens to be the major striker in Liverpool currently and if he is been covered to underperform, it would be a very big advantage on their side, I trust Manchester has got s fair defensive line so it wouldn't really be a problem, but then I saw some where, a speculation that haland may not be playing, if that be the case, they may really have a difficult time scoring as many goals as possible but then gardiola will always say he can always do it with or without anyone.