And Manchester City's current condition is not very favorable even though they are the hosts. Because some of their mainstay players even suffered injuries. And what was most surprising was that Haaland also suffered a minor injury. And maybe he will miss this important match. Initially I predicted Manchester City would remain the favorite. But after hearing that Haaland was injured, I reconsidered. And yes, it's possible that Liverpool will win this match. or the closest is a draw.
Pep Guardiola is not typical manager depend on one player only and he has smart strategies when main player injury have the replacement with better performance, regarding Manchester City have good composition between main and substitute I don't think serious problem for Pep Guardiola win upcoming match against Liverpool although have rumor with Erling Haaland injury. Have many bad speculation when de Bruyne got injured and will impact with Manchester City performance, but Pep Guardiola success finding right replacement by playing Julian Alvarez under center forward position and The Citizen success manage top standing in Premier League.
Potential with Haaland absent or not I think Pep Guardiola will have replacement with the same level performance and I doubt Manchester City is not favorite winning against Liverpool tonight.