Quote from: QueenVera on November 22, 2023, 10:33:38 AM

Quote from: Hirose UK on November 22, 2023, 05:17:28 AM

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Over recent time, the match between Manchester City and Liverpool have proven to strong fixtures as they’re always title challenge fixtures as this weekend’s own now is a fixture to decide who sits top of the EPL Table, credits can’t be taken away from both teams especially after the 1st 13 Gameweeks in the EPL and they both have just a point separating them.

Liverpool are a pretty good side who have a very fast and clinical attack that can break down any defense line with it’s pace and creativity but we can’t say less of Manchester City’s defense; i mean the defense of Europe’s defending champions, I think for this match, it’ll be a tough encounter but Manchester City porves to be the better side as Liverpool defense could fall easily to cheap mistakes which could prove costly for them in this fixture.

KDB will be one to watch in this fixture as he’s just returning from injury but I think Pep wouldn’t want to rush him quick into the game and will probably keep him for the last minutes to seal his win, though the absence of KDB might not really have much effect because City have still been on top without him and will still prove it once more at the Etihad over the weekend.

Manchester City and Liverpool only have difference of one point and indeed this match is form of competition for the top of the standings which is currently still occupied by Manchester City and when Manchester City manages to win the match they will be even further ahead in terms points.
But looking at how the two teams have competed so far this season there is possibility of draw and if there is win for one of the teams then the win will only be by narrow score like difference of just one goal.
The match will take place tomorrow and until now I am still hesitant to choose who is the favorite because match with two strong teams like this is very difficult to predict with more certainty.

Yes, Liverpool has pretty sharp front line and even endangers the opponent's defense, even though Manchester City has good defense, Pep still can't underestimate Liverpool.
In match there are always surprises that happen, but in this match I really hope that the surprise doesn't come for Liverpool because actually my belief says to choose Manchester City but my mind is little doubtful in choosing it.

As I said, if De Bruyne can appear then there is no need to play full time because being able to play in half the game is more than enough to help Manchester City win.
But the decision is in Pep hands whether he will use De Bruyne or not because when player has just recovered from an injury there is still chance of getting the injury back and Pep has to take everything into account.