Liverpool will play their first home match of the new English premiership season on Sunday when they host Manchester City at the ever lively Anfield Road. The Reds lost their league opener against West Bromwich Albion last weekend by three goals to nil at The Hawthorns stadium. The defeat is Liverpool's worst start ever in the premier league history.
Team News
Liverpool will be without Daniel Agger for this match. The Dane was sent off for his tackle on Shane Long last weekend. Luis Enrique is expected to return to action after he missed his teams last two games due to injury. The Spaniard was unavailable for last week's away match and he also missed Liverpool's 1-0 win over Hearts in the Europa League. Suarez, Gerrard, Allen, Johnson and Skrtel will be in the starting line up after they were exempted from Thursday's Europa League win over Hearts in Edinburgh. It's unclear whether Oussama Assaidi will mae his debut on the match day. The Moroccan international joined the Reds fro Heereven a week ago. Nuri Sahin's imminent loan move to Anfield may not guarantee an immediate start for the Real Madrid player. Andy Carroll will have a late fitness test before the match.
Manchester City overcame a big scare by beating Southampton 3-2 at the Etihad stadium on Sunday. The defending champions had to dig deep before they could overturn a 2-1 deficit. Samir Nasri and Carlos Tevez have been in fine form since the beginning of the season and the duo will be expected to play together when Roberto Mancini lead his players against the Anfield crowd on Sunday. Gareth Barry and Micah Richards will be out due to injuries while Joe Hart is expected to make a return to the squad after he missed last week's action due to a back injury.
Injured Star
Sergio Aguero is out of the match as a result of a knee injury he sustained in last week's 3-2 epic victory over Southampton. The Argentine is not expected to play for 'the Citizens' until September 15, though he has been invited by his national team manager for a World Cup qualifier next month.
Stat
Liverpool have not lost at home to Manchester City since March 2003 when Nicolas Anelka scored a late winner for his team.
The last penalty kick that was converted by Steven Gerrard was against Manchester City in January 2012.
Manchester City are seeking their eight successive win dating back to last season.
Raheem Sterling may make his premier league debut after his impressive showing in Thursday's Europa League match.
Our prediction
Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City
Team News
Liverpool will be without Daniel Agger for this match. The Dane was sent off for his tackle on Shane Long last weekend. Luis Enrique is expected to return to action after he missed his teams last two games due to injury. The Spaniard was unavailable for last week's away match and he also missed Liverpool's 1-0 win over Hearts in the Europa League. Suarez, Gerrard, Allen, Johnson and Skrtel will be in the starting line up after they were exempted from Thursday's Europa League win over Hearts in Edinburgh. It's unclear whether Oussama Assaidi will mae his debut on the match day. The Moroccan international joined the Reds fro Heereven a week ago. Nuri Sahin's imminent loan move to Anfield may not guarantee an immediate start for the Real Madrid player. Andy Carroll will have a late fitness test before the match.
Manchester City overcame a big scare by beating Southampton 3-2 at the Etihad stadium on Sunday. The defending champions had to dig deep before they could overturn a 2-1 deficit. Samir Nasri and Carlos Tevez have been in fine form since the beginning of the season and the duo will be expected to play together when Roberto Mancini lead his players against the Anfield crowd on Sunday. Gareth Barry and Micah Richards will be out due to injuries while Joe Hart is expected to make a return to the squad after he missed last week's action due to a back injury.
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Injured Star
Sergio Aguero is out of the match as a result of a knee injury he sustained in last week's 3-2 epic victory over Southampton. The Argentine is not expected to play for 'the Citizens' until September 15, though he has been invited by his national team manager for a World Cup qualifier next month.
Stat
Liverpool have not lost at home to Manchester City since March 2003 when Nicolas Anelka scored a late winner for his team.
The last penalty kick that was converted by Steven Gerrard was against Manchester City in January 2012.
Manchester City are seeking their eight successive win dating back to last season.
Raheem Sterling may make his premier league debut after his impressive showing in Thursday's Europa League match.
Our prediction
Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City
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