20 Key Stats Ahead of Manchester City v Liverpool
Explore the essential statistics before Liverpool visit Manchester City in the Premier League. Arne Slot’s squad will face Pep Guardiola’s team at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. GMT.
Head-to-Head Record
- This will be the 199th meeting between Manchester City and Liverpool in all competitions.
- Liverpool have won 95 matches, while City have secured 52 victories.
- In the Premier League era, Liverpool have won 23 of 56 encounters, drawn 21, and lost 12.
- Playing away, Liverpool have achieved five wins, with 13 draws and 10 losses.
Recent Encounters and Trends
- City lost both league fixtures against Liverpool last season, the same number of defeats as in their previous 12 league matches combined (four wins, six draws).
- Liverpool won 2-0 in this fixture last season and aim to secure back-to-back away league victories over City for the first time since 1987–1991.
Performance Against Champions
- Manchester City have won 10 of their last 12 Premier League matches against reigning champions, with one draw and one defeat.
- Their most recent such win was a 4-1 triumph over Liverpool at Anfield in February 2021.
Premier League Form
- Since April, Guardiola’s side have earned the most Premier League points (42) after winning 13 of 19 games, drawing three, and losing three.
- At the Etihad, City have won nine of their last ten matches in that span, losing only once.
“This will be the 199th meeting of the clubs in all competitions.” — Opta and LFC statistician Ged Rea
Author’s Summary
Liverpool face Manchester City with strong historical dominance, yet City’s current Premier League form makes this clash one of the most balanced in recent seasons.