EFL Cup: Manchester City vs Liverpool live
Preview
On Thursday evening, Liverpool and Manchester City will face off in a hotly anticipated EFL Cup match at the Etihad Stadium. Both clubs will be seeking to make a strong start to the second half of the season and come into the contest with similar aspirations. The Round 4 clash kicks off at 8pm (GMT).
Manchester City have had a strong track record in the EFL Cup in recent years, winning four consecutive times between 2018 and 2021 under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola. However, they were eliminated on penalties by West Ham United in the fourth round last year. Currently, Manchester City’s squad is somewhat depleted, with only a few senior players available due to the return of their World Cup contingent. Despite this, Pep will be hoping that players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne can lead them to victory in this important match.
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Liverpool will aim to defend their EFL Cup title when they take on Manchester City on Thursday. The Reds come into the match on the back of four consecutive competitive wins, including a victory over Manchester City in the Premier League earlier this season. In their previous EFL Cup match, Liverpool needed a penalty shootout to defeat Derby County after a draw at Anfield. The team will be hoping to continue their winning streak and secure their place in the next round of the tournament.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool have not lost against City in their last five meetings, with three wins and two draws.
Prediction
Both managers are anticipated to field weakened squads. This may result in a less competitive match than typical of these two teams, but City’s formidable attacking lineup is still expected to be too much for Liverpool’s weakened defense. We expect City to sail through to the quarter-finals.
