20 Key Stats Ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool
Arne Slot's Liverpool face Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm GMT) in the Premier League. Here is a selection of notable facts and figures from Opta and LFC statistician Ged Rea.
Overall Club Meetings
This will be the 199th meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City in all competitions.
- Liverpool have won 95 matches.
- Manchester City have won 52 matches.
Premier League Head-to-Head
- Liverpool have 23 wins out of 56 Premier League meetings.
- There have been 21 draws and 12 defeats for Liverpool in the league against City.
- In away games at the Etihad, Liverpool have won five times, lost 10, and drawn 13.
Recent Form and Records
- Last season, City lost both Premier League games against Liverpool, matching the number of defeats they had in the previous 12 fixtures against them (which included 4 wins and 6 draws).
- Liverpool won 2-0 at the Etihad last season and aim to win back-to-back away league games against City for the first time since a streak between 1987 and 1991.
- City have claimed 10 wins in their last 12 Premier League games against reigning champions, including a 4-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield in February 2021.
- Since April, Manchester City have earned the most Premier League points (42), with 13 wins out of 19 matches, drawing 3 and losing 3.
- During this period, City have won 9 out of 10 home league games at the Etihad, losing just once.
"City lost both Premier League meetings with Liverpool last season, as many defeats as they had suffered in their previous 12 against them (won four, drawn six)."
"City have won 10 of their last 12 Premier League games against reigning champions (drawn one, lost one)."
Summary: Liverpool and Manchester City have a deep competitive history, with recent trends showing City’s strong home record and Liverpool’s attempts to build consistent away success at the Etihad.
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