Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been inconsistent, with a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last six matches across all competitions. The team have shown a propensity for high-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. City's attacking prowess is evident in their average of 2.17 goals scored per game, but their defence has been equally porous, conceding at the same rate. Notably, their 4-0 victory over Newcastle United stands out as their most impressive result, while the 5-1 defeat to Arsenal represents their heaviest loss in this period. The Champions League tie against Real Madrid has been particularly challenging for City, with both legs resulting in defeats. Despite their mixed form, City remain in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League, currently sitting in 4th position.

Liverpool

Liverpool have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, maintaining their position at the top of the Premier League despite some inconsistent results. The Reds have managed three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches, demonstrating their resilience in the face of challenging encounters. A particularly impressive result was their 4-0 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, their surprising 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup highlights potential vulnerabilities. Liverpool's goal-scoring ability remains strong, averaging 2 goals per game in this period, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding just 1 goal per game. The team's tendency towards high-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the occasional setback, Liverpool's overall form suggests they are still a formidable force in English football.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City have been in formidable form at home, winning five of their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 24 goals in these six games, averaging 4 goals per match. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that all six games have seen over 2.5 goals scored. A standout performance came in the FA Cup, where City thrashed Salford City 8-0, demonstrating their ability to dominate lower-league opposition. Despite their strong offensive record, City have also shown some defensive vulnerability, keeping only two clean sheets in this period and conceding in 67% of these matches. Their only blemish in this run was a narrow 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, but they bounced back immediately with a convincing 4-0 victory over Newcastle United in their most recent home fixture.

Liverpool

Liverpool have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six outings. The Reds have struggled to maintain consistency, failing to secure more than two consecutive positive results. Notably, they've been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 3-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Despite their inconsistent results, Liverpool have managed to find the back of the net in five out of these six away matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding in four of the six games and letting in an average of 1.33 goals per match. The team's ability to keep clean sheets in their wins against Bournemouth and Brentford demonstrates their potential for solid defensive performances, but their overall away form suggests room for improvement as they continue their campaign.