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Liverpool and Manchester City renew their epic rivalry this weekend in the Premier League, but what do the stats say ahead of April Fool's early kick-off.
Defending champions Manchester City will play hosts to Anfield giants Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, April 1, 2023.
The Etihad outfit will be looking to get one over their long-time rivals in recent seasons as they continue their bid to successfully defend their title once more.
Pep Guardiola’s men just have to win on Saturday to aid their hopes of catching league leaders Arsenal in what has turned out to be an interesting title race.
For Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are currently seven points of the Champions League’s last slot, so a win is just as crucial for the Reds.
As Pulse Sports continues to build up to the epic clash at the Etihad on April fool’s day, here are 10 facts you should know ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool.
10 Key facts you should know ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool
1, Manchester City have LOST just ONE of their last 13 Premier League home games against Liverpool (W7 D5), going down 4-1 in November 2015 under Manuel Pellegrini.
2, Liverpool are looking to complete a league double over Manchester City for what would be just the second time in the last 17 seasons.
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The Reds previously did a double over Man City so in Jürgen Klopp's debut campaign in 2015-16.
3, Liverpool have won more Premier League games against reigning champions than any other side (23).
The Merseyside Reds are looking to achieve their first such double since 2013-14, beating Manchester United 1-0 at home and 3-0 away under Brendan Rodgers.
4, Manchester City have WON their last THREE Premier League games, but have yet to win four in a row in the 2022-23 season.
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The last time the Cityzens won four in a row was in April/May last season (a run of five).
5, Liverpool have taken just 12 points from their 13 Premier League AWAY games this season (W3 D3 L7), compared to the 30 which they have picked up at HOME. They have the biggest difference between points won at home and on the road in the Premier League this season (18).
6, Manchester City have played more through balls than any other side in the Premier League this season(64). Among players, Kevin De Bruyne has played more through balls than any other player (21), while Erling Haaland has received more through balls than anyone else (18).
7, Liverpool have failed to score in SEVEN different Premier League games this season, with six of these matches coming away from home. The last time Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to score in more different matches on the road was in 2011-12 (8). In all competitions, Liverpool could lose three consecutive matches without scoring for the first time since October 2009.
8. Mohamed Salah has scored in all THREE of Liverpool's games against Man City this season, in the Premier League, Community Shield and EFL Cup.
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The last Liverpool player to score in four different games against an opponent in a single campaign was Ian Rush, netting in five meetings with Everton in 1986-87 (including the English Super Cup).
9, Erling Haaland has scored 42% of Man City's Premier League goals this season (28/67), while his goals have also been worth 20 points to the Citizens. All three (28 goals, 42% and 20 points) are the highest by a Manchester City player in a single Premier League campaign.
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10, Erling Haaland has scored 42 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season, including SIX hat tricks (all at the Etihad). Only two players have scored more in a single campaign for a Premier League club (since 1992-93) – Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2002-03 and Mohamed Salah in 2017-18 (both 44).
Stats and Data provided by Opta.
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