Football. ua represents the announcement of the central match of the 4th round of the English Premier League, in which Man City will take Liverpool.

Manchester City - Liverpool Saturday, 14:30, Manchester, Etihad Stadium. Live broadcast on Football 2.

Approximate compositions:.

Manchester City: Ederson - Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Mendy - Fernandinho - Sane, D. Silva, De Bruyne - Jesus, Aguero.

Liverpool: Minole - Arnold, Lovren, Matip, Robertson - Jan, Henderson, Weinaldum - Manet, Firmino, Salah.

Will not play: Sterling - Lallana, Bogdan, Kline, Ings, Coutinho.

In doubt: Gundogan, the Company - ... Scorers: Sterling, 2 - Manet, 3.

Referee: Jonathan Moss.

After three rounds, the opponents go toe-to-toe - both teams scored 7 points on a par with the newcomer of the elite Huddersfield and are inferior only to MJ. The winner will be able to reach the first line in the standings - at least until the time will not play his duel Manchester United.

Most likely, in this match, Manchester City will have to give up tactics with three centralbanks, because another damage was received by the captain of the team Vincent Company, which gives some advantage to Liverpool. As before, the "reds" will do without Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian was previously allegedly injured amid rumors of leaving for Barcelona, ??but this did not stop him from going to the Brazilian national team. Now Philippe returned to Liverpool, but according to Jurgen Klopp, the City will not play.

It is necessary to expect an exciting game, because both Josep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp like to attack, but with the defense they are worse. It is worth noting that the German is one of the few coaches who regularly defeats Guardiola (5 wins in 10 meetings), but on the other hand, the "townspeople" only lost at home in the Premier League under Josep. Last season the teams played on Etihad 1: 1. You can expect a draw and this time, but a little more effective.

By the way, despite all the financial power, these savings are not alien to these clubs: Man City and Liverpool (along with Chelsea) dropped on a private plane that brought to Brazil Brazilians teams: Ederson, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus on the one hand, Coutinho and Firmino - on the other + Villiana of Chelsea.

Interesting Facts:.

- Man City lost only 1 of the last 8 Premier League home games against Liverpool (B4 H3).

- Man City lost only 1 of the last 23 Premier League matches at home (B13 H9), but did not miss it in only 6 cases.

- Sergio Aguero scored one goal in each of the five previous home games in the Premier League against Liverpool.

- Since the transition to Liverpool from Manchester City, James Milner sent 2 goals to the former club and made 1 assist.

The trainers say:.

Josep Guardiola, Manchester City: "I understand how difficult the match against Liverpool will be. He was always a contender for the championship and will always be. Liverpool and Manchester United - the most successful clubs in England and in Europe. Even in spite of the fact that the "reds" have not won a long, long, long time, they claim the championship every season, there is no doubt about it ".

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool: "We must not let Man City play the football they are used to. I'll have to do it. But we remember that we also know how to play football. This will not be a typical match for the City. We will have to defend ourselves deeply, but it will not be all the time. Both teams are strong in counterattacks ".

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Author: Евгений Музыка.