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Manchester City v Liverpool: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Pep v Klopp is here.

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Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images

The Premier League rolls on! Manchester City’s game is against Liverpool.

A match filled with plenty of story lines as both teams battle a packed schedule and quality opponents. There is plenty to discuss. A clash of titans is here.

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England

Time and Date: Sunday, 07 February, 2021 kick off at 4.30 pm (UK), 11.30 am (EST, USA)

Referee: Michael Oliver.

Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett.

Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh.

VAR: Paul Tierney.

Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.

TV Info: Sky Sports (UK), NBCSN (USA), DAZN (Canada)

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Preview

Manchester City go into Sunday’s clash off the back of a 13-match winning run, and have also gone 20 games in all competitions without suffering defeat.

After successive 3-1 victories in the capital, Liverpool were squeezed out by a single goal at home to Brighton in their previous fixture.

The Reds currently sit fourth in the Premier League, seven points behind Pep Guardiola’s men.

A fantastic match is in store for us as Pep v Klopp is a prime time battle and their squads are sure to entertain.

Which team will come out in front?

Team News

Pep Guardiola’s side will have several absences as Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake and Sergio Aguero will all miss the game.

Liverpool will have a big amount of players out in Diogo Jota, Fabinho, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Naby Keita, and Virgil Van Dijk out.

Prediction

Manchester City 2-0 Liverpool