The Premier League is again in motion on Saturday with a bang as Manchester Metropolis tackle Liverpool.
The groups occupy the highest two spots 9 video games into the season and could possibly be establishing for a title race with this matchup. Metropolis can maintain their maintain on first place with a win or draw, whereas the Reds have the chance to leapfrog them with a victory since they sit only one level behind.
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watch and odds
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 25 | Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium — Manchester, England
- Stay stream: Peacock
- Odds: Manchester Metropolis -133; Draw +350; Liverpool +360
Storylines
Manchester Metropolis: The reigning champions have hit their stride in latest weeks, and have gained 4 of their final 5 video games by no less than two objectives. That kind was disrupted proper earlier than the worldwide break with their wild 4-4 draw at Chelsea that demonstrated some defensive room for enchancment, and the way they may stack up in opposition to one in all England’s extra aggressive sides.
Metropolis have principally gone untested this season, so a matchup in opposition to Liverpool might showcase if they’re in good place to repeat as Premier League winners. There is likely to be some query marks in assault for this explicit fixture, although — Erling Haaland picked up an ankle damage whereas with Norway in the course of the worldwide break and will miss this recreation. The early kickoff may imply the turnaround is just too fast for Julian Alvarez, who’s touring from Brazil after Argentina’s 1-0 win on the Maracana on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola may name upon newcomer Jeremy Doku, who’s slowly starting to point out his credentials to be a mainstay for Metropolis.
Liverpool: The Reds have three wins of their final 5 however lately hit a pair of tough patches. Liverpool drew 1-1 with promotion aspect Luton City on Nov. 5 and adopted that up with a loss at Toulouse in Europa League motion simply days later, however rebounded simply earlier than the break with a 3-0 win over Brentford.
Mohamed Salah has 4 objectives throughout that stretch and will play a serious function on Saturday, as might Diogo Jota with two objectives within the staff’s final 5 video games. As is the case for Metropolis’s Alvarez, Alisson and Alexis Mac Allister will probably be in England after a prolonged journey from Rio de Janeiro.
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Prediction
Metropolis are the favorites to win the title for a purpose, and may be capable of win if Guardiola will get all the choices proper. Liverpool are anticipated to place up a good battle so anticipate a slender scoreline. Decide: Manchester Metropolis 1, Liverpool 0
