Man City vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Premier League clash on NOW as Mo Salah’s deflected strike puts Reds ahead – updates

Man City 0-1 Liverpool29. Alexander-Arnold is struggling with the turn of pace of Doku.

He just drops that shoulder and manages to get the yard of space he needs to cross into the box.

Savinho is fouled once again, giving the hosts a free-kick in a dangerous position.

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Man City 0-1 Liverpool27. It is interesting to see the tactics deployed by Slot today.

When Man City’s defenders have the ball, the visitors are not pressing them, happy for them to have it.

Instead, they are closing down all their options to get the ball forward.

Man City 0-1 Liverpool25. Robertson is penalised for a foul on Savinho deep in the Man City half.

Fortunately for the Scot, the referee keeps his cards in his pocket.

Man City are dominating possession but are finding it hard to breach the Liverpool defence so far.

Man City 0-1 Liverpool23. Man City force another corner but the delivery from Marmoush is poor and he does not beat the first man.

The hosts manage to recycle it and their Egyptian attacker tries another shot from distance.

It will take a lot more than that to beat Alisson, who makes a routine save in the middle of his goal.

Man City 0-1 Liverpool21. De Bruyne has now moved out to the left, looking to help Doku double team Alexander-Arnold.

The Belgian winger gets to the byline, looking to cut it back to Foden but it easily cut out by The Reds.

It has all gone a bit quiet at The Etihad, with the exception of the away end of course.

Man City 0-1 Liverpool19. This is massive chance for the visitors to turn a screw.

If they can get another goal, heads would drop for the hosts and they could be there for the taking.

The next goal in this match is more crucial than ever.

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Man City 0-1 Liverpool17. This will be a tough test for Guardiola’s side now.

They need to find a way back into this game as soon as possible but throwing players forward will leave them open the counter-attack.

Savinho gets to the byline but as he looks to cross, he completely misses the ball as it goes out harmlessly for a goal kick.

Man City 0-1 Liverpool15. Liverpool play out a corner straight off the training ground.

It is taken short to Szoboszlai and cut back to an unmarked Salah on the penalty spot.

His first time shot deflects off Ake, beating Ederson as it heads into the top corner.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool13. Gvardiol intercepts Alexander-Arnold’s pass and strides deep into the Liverpool half.

The move breaks down and The Reds counter as Salah skips past Ake.

Man City manage to get enough players back to crowd out the Egyptian in the box before he can trouble Ederson.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool11. It is going to be an intruguing battle between Doku and Alexander-Arnold in this match.

City are looking to clip balls over the visitors defence to utilise the Belgian’s pace.

On this occasion, the Liverpool right-back is alert to the danger and ensures he is first to it.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool9. Doku continues to cause problems down the left flank.

He plays it into Marmoush, who looks to shoot from some twenty-five yards out but the effort is blocked.

Neither side has really found their rhythm in this game so far.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool7. Both sides have given the ball away with loose passes early on.

Liverpool pass the ball around and spread it out wide to Diaz.

As he looks to drive into the box and take on Lewis, he trips up on the ball, much to the delight of the home fans.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool5. Alisson comes to collect the cross with ease.

The Reds immediately counter but Diaz’s cross in towards Salah is cut out by Gvardiol.

Doku feeds it into Marmoush in the box but as he cuts it back from the byline it is cleared by the visitors.

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Man City 0-0 Liverpool3. The hosts come forward for the first in the match.

De Bruyne looks to swing in a cross from out on the right but it is put behind for a corner by Konate.

Chance for Guardiola’s side to send some players forward to attack the Liverpool goal.

Man City 0-0 Liverpool1. This should be an enthralling match-up this afternoon.

Liverpool immediately look to come on the front foot and ask some questions of the Man City defence.

The visitors are caught offside, allowing the hosts to take the early pressure off.

Kick-off: Man City vs LiverpoolWe are underway at The Etihad in his huge clash.

It is an electric atmosphere for this crucial encounter.

Liverpool get the game started.

View from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadLIVERPOOL are having quite a weekend before this game has even kicked off. Arsenal’s home defeat to West Ham has lifted the pressure on the runaway leaders. And they arrived at the Etihad to discover City’s star striker Erling Haaland has not recovered from his knee injury and misses out.

It was 2015 last time the Reds won here in the Premier League – this looks a good chance to end the long wait and move 11 points clear at the top of the table.

As for City, their place in next season’s Champions League is by no means secure – and a win here would lift spirits after their humbling at the hands of Real Madrid.

Reds looking to end Etihad curseLiverpool are looking to win on the road against Man City this afternoon for the first time in a decade.

The Reds have not found The Etihad happy hunting ground despite their successes under former manager Jurgen Klopp.

Arne Slot seems to be making a big statement in his first season in charge, securing victory this afternoon would underpin his plans to end the champions dominance in English football.

King goes head to head with princeEgyptian forwards Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush will lock horns this afternoon for the first time in the Premier League.

The Reds’ talisman is in impressive form this season and will be looking to make his mark at The Etihad this afternoon.

Signed in the January transfer window by Man City, Marmoush will be hoping to steal the limelight from his international teammate.

Strange feeling for Guardiola’s sideThe hosts come into a match at their own ground as underdogs with the bookies, something we have not seen for some time.

Man City – 2/1

Draw – 11/4

Liverpool – 23/20

All match odds brought to you by Betway.

Key player in red-hot formMohamed Salah will be the key component to this Liverpool team against the defending champions this afternoon.

The Egyptian winger is having an incredible season with his goal contributions and has the experience to know what is needed in such a crunch game as this.

The Reds will be hoping he can unlock the hosts’ defence and fire his team to a huge victory which would be seen as a major step towards securing the Premier League title.

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Fortune favours the braveAs a result of Arsenal’s defeat against West Ham at The Emirates yesterday, it puts Liverpool in a strong position coming into today’s game.

The focus no longer needs to be on ensuring The Reds do not lose at The Etihad but the encounter now presents itself as somewhat of a free-hit for Arne Slot’s side.

Taking the game to a Man City team who have shown their defensive frailties all season, the league leaders can go for the win, which would give them a daunting lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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