Liverpool have the advantage in this match, they have the squad depth to rotate players effectively and maintain their competitiveness. Manchester City players complained about the number of games they have to play because of the new Champions League format. I think the players are not ready mentally and physically for the busy calendar, it’s no surprise that they are fatigue and are sustaining injuries. I think the number of fixtures should be reduced from next season so the players w can be fit and maintain the quality of the game.
I don't want to believe completely that it's all about Liverpool here, city too has got a good squad and depth except for the fact that a jey player as rodri who is one of their play maker will be absent, Manchester isn't in that very terrible form and this is premier League where they are rated as almost equals, I know I Liverpool is at advantage as the host but I'm a bit optimistic about Manchester City hoping to get a draw if possible because if they loose this, it's going to affect their position on the table and threaten their chances of been in the title race this season for the premiere league.
After Liverpool's performance in the last match against Real Madrid in the Champions League, I now feel that Liverpool will win the English Premier League this season anyway. Manchester City may have depth in their squad but with the way they are currently performing they won't fare well against Liverpool.
In the last five matches that Manchester City played in the Premier League, Manchester City went against all the results. On the other hand, Liverpool have been consistently performing everywhere in the English Premier League or Champions League and they seem to be the most balanced team in the Premier League at the moment. Now if their consistency is maintained till the end of the season then at the end of the season Liverpool will be the most favorite position in the title winning list.