After the Manchester Derby, Mancity probably will rest some of their key players against København due the crucial match against Liverpool 3 days after this match.
Mancity maybe only win with 1 goal difference, I dont think we will see a spectacular result in this 1st leg.
There is a 2nd leg if Mancity fail to win against København and with the Mancity 1st team, Im sure they able to win at København home.
But if they lose against Liverpool = it will be very hard for them to win the Premier League this season.
Manchester City losing to Liverpool will not make them give up on the chase for the league title yet, they still have some number of matches left that can still determine who will become the winner of the premier league this season, the league will still be widely open for any of them including Arsenal. Liverpool are currently facing injury challenges just like Manchester City had to face in the past but being managed by a good coach can still make them prevail against Manchester City.
The race for the title contender is always vigorous and every team always happen to be at their best even when their key players are not around. I see a competitive match here and nothing less and I expect both of the teams to use their best players in this match for those of them that are not out injured.