Liverpool vs Manchester City Tactical Preview: Team News, Key Men And Streaming | OneFootball

One of the most anticipated games in the Premier League, it’s Liverpool vs Manchester City. The former side will host the English champions at home this weekend. As the Reds are running away on the points table, the Citizens cannot afford to drop points.

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Talking Tactics

Arne Slot will probably field a usual 4-3-3 formation and ask his men to play bravely. They will try to put immense pressure on the opponents with constant running. Liverpool will also try to hurt the visitors with the counter attacks.

Pep Guardiola should field a 4-2-3-1 lineup as he would like to dictate the possession for the majority of the time. He might demand patience from his side and expect to make good build-up plays to find openings in the final third.

Team News

Liverpool

Federico Chiesa (fitness), Diogo Jota (abdominal), Alisson Becker (hamstring), Ibrahima Konate (leg), Conor Bradley (hamstring), and Kostas Tsimikas (ankle) are all sidelined.

Liverpool Predicted XI

Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 17: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Manchester City

John Stones (foot), Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg) and Mateo Kovacic (unspecified) will miss the tie. However, the Citizens have received the return of Ruben Dias.

Manchester City Predicted XI

Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Nunes, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Silva, Haaland, Savinho

Key Men

Liverpool

Caoimhin Kelleher was absolutely brilliant against Real Madrid and will hold a high responsibility once again. On the front part, Mohamed Salah has the tendency to stand tall on big occasions.