Liverpool meet Manchester City on Sunday in what has traditionally been a Premier League title-deciding match.
This year, however, the stakes are not as high for both sides entering this game.
Indeed, Liverpool is sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League, and while Arsenal is breathing at their necks, Arne Slot’s side still has a comfortable lead.
Liverpool are undoubtedly favourites to win the league.
Meanwhile, for the first time in a long time, Manchester City is out of contention for the title.
Liverpool are in a strong position, but going to The Etihad is never easy.
Writing in his column for SportsKeeda, Paul Merson has now forecast the result of this game and how it will proceed.
Paul Merson predicts Manchester City versus Liverpool.
Merson expressed his thoughts on how this game will unfold.
The commentator ultimately predicted a 3-1 victory for Liverpool, suggesting that a win here would kill Arsenal’s title hopes.
“A win for Liverpool here would spell the end of Arsenal’s title chances. After beating City, I anticipate Liverpool to overcome Newcastle and Southampton. That’s 13 points out of 15 versus three of the league’s top six teams. Merson wrote, “That is champion mentality in my opinion.”
Liverpool’s recent record vs Manchester City
Merson believes Liverpool will defeat City here, which is not an unreasonable forecast.
Indeed, the Reds have performed far better than City this season, and their recent record versus Pep Guardiola’s team is outstanding.
Of course, Mohamed Salah is the main danger figure entering into this game.
Salah is in Ballon d’Or winning form right now, and this might be his final game for Liverpool versus Manchester City as his contract expires.
If this is Salah’s final game versus City, he will undoubtedly want to go out with a bang, and City, as always, must be careful of The Egyptian King and his extraordinary ability to score goals.
