Manchester City vs Liverpool Betting Tips – City backed to down new champions at the Etihad

Manchester City entertain the new Premier League champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. This clash normally produces goals and with the pressure off, I can see City giving their hosts a hard time.

Manchester City returned from the lockdown break with a fine 3-0 win over Arsenal at the Etihad and followed that result up with a 5-0 thumping of Burnley at home.

City then made the trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, who beat them 2-1. The Citizens returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

After giving Liverpool a guard of honour on Thursday, City will be eager to prove that they are still a force in the English game.

Centre-back Eric Garcia and striker Sergio Aguero will miss this clash against Liverpool through injury.

Just before the coronavirus-enforced break, Liverpool were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by Atletico Madrid at Anfield in dramatic style. They returned to action with the Merseyside derby, but what was a dull affair ended in a 0-0 draw with Everton at Goodison Park.

In their previous clash, Liverpool gave Crystal Palace a 4-0 hiding at Anfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Fabinho, and Sadio Mane all scored.

Manchester City’s defeat to Chelsea last week meant Liverpool could officially be crowned league champions for the first time since 1990.

Liverpool have a full squad from which to pick. Young midfielder Ben Woodburn is the only 

Liverpool have an 80-45 advantage over Manchester City in this fixture, with 42 meetings ending in draws.

Liverpool won the reverse fixture 3-1 earlier this campaign at Anfield.

Manchester City are priced as 2.05 favourites, while Liverpool are available at 3.20. A draw pays 3.75.

The double of a City victory and BTTS Yes is priced at 3.50, while BTTS and a Liverpool win is available at 5.00.

This is the clash we have been waiting for, but it is just a pity that this isn't the title decider. With the tile already wrapped up, Liverpool may take their foot off the gas, but one this is for sure - City will want to make a statement.