From what you said is like you are directing the whole thing to end in a draw, it can happen that way but I have this feeling that Manchester City are going to beat Liverpool that's if they are ready to coordinate themselves ahead of that encounter because I see City as a team that are trying to impress in big games and at the same time they make mistakes. We know the Citizens as a team who likes to dominate every games and make their opponent feel the heat but look at them now, they can't even endure a 5mins pressure without making a silly mistake. I can't point out the favorite in this game but I can tell you for sure that Liverpool are losing all 3pt.
Yeah maybe we have different predictions because I think Liverpool will not lose and the worst result is just a draw imo. Based on statistics, Liverpool does look better but in important matches like this, each team usually has different abilities I mean unexpected things can happen. Sportsbooks also say the same thing by offering relatively similar odds so if you think Manchester City will win it means they need luck, if they expect on normal game it seems very difficult.
Outside Liverpool having a more balanced tactics, going by h2h stats in previous seasons where Manchester city were at their best performance they were not able to defeat Liverpool so easily. If they did it always ended in a narrow win. And in the first game between this two earlier this season Liverpool won at Anfield.
We might want to consider home advantage; yes it might count but the worst performance in this duo is going to be a likely draw because City are yet to get back their best form to resume their big win over big teams.