EPL title race heats up as Liverpool, Manchester City face off in crucial Anfield showdown

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EPL title race heats up as Liverpool, Manchester City face off in crucial Anfield showdown

Liverpool and Manchester City will face each other in a crucial Premier League match on Sunday evening at Anfield.

With both teams gunning for the Premier League title, this match could have a significant impact on the final outcome of the season.

Liverpool have been impressive so far this season and currently top the Premier League table with a point ahead of Pep Guardiola’s side after 27 games.

The Reds head to the game after beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 in their last Premier League encounter.

Manchester City, on the other hand, have been in scintillating form.

The Citizens head to the Liverpool game after beating Manchester United 3-1 in their last Premier League tie.

Guardiola’s men currently sit in second position on the Premier League table with a point behind leaders Liverpool.

The reverse fixture earlier this season was arguably one of the most entertaining games of the season.

Man City took the lead through Erling Haaland in the first half, but Liverpool equalized through Trent Alexander-Arnold in the second half as the match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

However, Man City’s defense will face another stern test against a Liverpool side that has scored 64 goals in 27 games this season, with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Lius Diaz leading the charge for the host.

In contrast, Man City’s attack has been also good this season, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden also doing great for the Premier League champions.

In conclusion, the match between Liverpool and City is likely to be a closely fought encounter, with both teams highly motivated to secure a crucial victory.