Man City vs Liverpool Prediction: Will Haaland and Salah Break Major Premier League Records? | Opta Analyst

Man City vs Liverpool Prediction

We preview Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, focusing on the potential record-breaking performances of Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah as they lead two title contenders.

Title Race Context

After 10 matchdays, the Premier League standings begin to take shape. Manchester City and Liverpool are positioned second and third, six and seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Despite their strong starts, Arsenal leads the title race with a 71.0% chance of winning their first league crown since the 2003-04 'Invincibles.'

Upcoming Match Details

Pep Guardiola’s City will host Arne Slot’s Liverpool, both aware that Arsenal’s consistent form leaves little room for mistakes. The battle at the Etihad is crucial for both sides as the title race intensifies.

Recent Form Analysis

Statistically, since April, Manchester City has been the Premier League’s top-performing team:

"Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot face off at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with both managers knowing there is little margin for error, given Arsenal’s relentless form in the season’s opening weeks."

Key Players and Records

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah enter the match with major Premier League records within reach, adding extra excitement to this pivotal showdown.

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Opta Analyst Opta Analyst — 2025-11-09