Manchester City vs Liverpool: Guardiola's 1000th Game
Pep Guardiola's 1000th game as a manager: Manchester City hosts Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match. A clash of titans as Guardiola looks to extend his winning streak.
Manchester City is on a roll, with 42 points won from 19 games, including 13 victories, three draws, and three losses, making them...
Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager is set to be a memorable one, with Manchester City hosting Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to secure a vital win in the Premier League title race.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, have been in excellent form, remaining unbeaten against City in their last four encounters. A City win would mark their first league victory over Liverpool since April 2023, making this match a must-win for Guardiola's side.
Liverpool Gaining Momentum
Liverpool is gaining momentum, with six goals scored in their last two matches, outperforming Manchester City's two goals in the same period. The Reds' recent wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid have boosted their confi.dence, ending a four-match losing streak in the league. This renewed confidence could be a crucial factor in their upcoming match against Manchester City.
Liverpool is currently in third place with 18 points, just a point behind Manchester City, who won their fourth consecutive game at home with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend. The Reds have a mixed record, winning two and losing four of their last six matches.
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Their away form has been particularly struggling, earning only six points from 15 available. With a three-match losing streak away from Anfield, another defeat would mark a historic low, being the first time they've lost four in a row since 2012 under Kenny Dalglish.
City on Fire
Manchester City are on a roll, boasting four wins and one loss in their five Premier League home games this season. They're currently the Premier League's best team in terms of results, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches. In fact, they've been the league's top performers since April, making them the team to beat.
Manchester City is on a roll, with 42 points won from 19 games, including 13 victories, three draws, and three losses, making them the top performers in the English top-flight. Their home form at the Etihad Stadium has been particularly impressive, with nine wins in 10 matches, and only one loss. Given their current form, it's likely they'll secure another home win, but as the saying goes, football is unpredictable, and surprises can happen.
Salah and Haaland Eye Records
Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland are both looking to make history in Sunday's clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. Salah is closing in on a Premier League record, having recorded 276 goal involvements for Liverpool, and is just one goal away from equalling Wayne Rooney's record for most goal involvements for a single club.
Liverpool's Form and Squad
Liverpool has been inconsistent away from home, earning only six points from 15 available. However, they have bounced back from a four-game losing streak with wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid. Arne Slot's side will be looking to continue their good form, with key players like Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai in top shape.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are on a roll, having won four and lost one of their last six matches. Pep Guardiola's side has been impressive at home, with four wins and one loss in their five Premier League home games this season. Erling Haaland is leading the charge, scoring 13 goals in 10 matches.
The Opta supercomputer predicts a City win, with a 46.9% chance of victory, compared to Liverpool's 26.7%. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a prediction of over 2.5 goals.
Erling Haaland is on fire, leading the top scorer stakes with 13 goals, and has registered the most Expected Goals (10.23 xG), taken the most shots (43), and had the most shots on target (25) in 2025/26. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is closing in on Wayne Rooney's record for most Premier League goal involvements at a single club (276), needing just a goal or assist to break it, and has already racked up nine goals and six assists against Manchester City
Erling Haaland is on fire, averaging a goal every 66 minutes, scoring from 30.2% of his total shots and 52.4% of his big chances. He's been sensational, and his stats are mind-blowing.
He's just two goals away from becoming the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 100 goals, and if he scores a brace on Sunday, he'll achieve this feat in just 107 matches, smashing Alan Shearer's record of 124 games. The Etihad Stadium is the perfect place for him to make history.
Manchester City's Unbeaten Run
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City is having an impressive season, with 1000 games under his belt as a manager. One notable aspect of their game is their inability to score from set-pieces, with all 20 of their goals coming from open play, a first in the league's history.
Guardiola's teams are known for their possession-based style, and this season is no exception. Manchester City leads the league with 174 sequences of 10 passes or more, showcasing their ability to dominate games. However, this approach might play into Liverpool's hands, as they've struggled against more direct teams this season.
Sunday's match will also be extra special for the Catalan, who will be overseeing his 1,000th match as a manager (and 550th as Man City boss) since taking the Barcelona B job in June 2007.
In his 999 games so far, he’s won a preposterous 715, giving him an outstanding 71.6% win percentage over those 18 years.
Liverpool will undoubtedly be out to spoil the party, and were they to do just that, it would be the first time they'd have won consecutive away games against City since between 1987 and 1991.
Manchester City is on a roll, with Erling Haaland leading the charge. The Citizens recently beat Everton 2-0, with Haaland scoring a brace, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches. They also dominated Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in the Champions League, with Phil Foden scoring twice and Haaland netting one.
City's consistency is remarkable, with Pep Guardiola's side now unbeaten in 31 Premier League games, a testament to their dominance in English football. They've won six of the past seven Premier League titles, showcasing their remarkable consistency.
Their next match is against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, and if you're looking for more information on the fixture, I can provide you with the latest news and updates.
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