Liverpool Storm Etihad For Man City

It is going to be leaders against defending champions tonight when Liverpool and Manchester City clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Ikay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne are available for the Citizens while Liverpool mid-fielder James Milner is available following a two-match absence with injury.

Manchester City are seven points behind and they must win this match to reduce the gap. If Liverpool win it will further boost their chances of winning the league title.

Pep Guardiola says, “It is a big opportunity for us to reduce the gap. Our focus is the same.”

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says “It is a normal game against Manchester City. A very difficult one.”

In the corresponding fixture last season is their only win in the past 11 meetings in all competitions.

In the matches played last night, Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 2-0 while Wolves lost at home to Crystal Palace 0-2.

Bournemouth and Watford played a 3-3 draw, Chelsea and Southampton played a goalless draw while West Ham and Brighton played 2-2.

Burnley were 2-1 better than Huddersfield.