The match of 8th round between Liverpool и Manchester City took place at Anfield on 7 October 2018, Sunday. Referee - Martin Atkinson.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (26 July 2018) and ended with the victory of Liverpool with a score 1-2.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-2. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The teams scored the same number of points in the tournament and are next in the league table. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Liverpool is in the TOP-4 with 19 points. This is the 7th of 38 team game in the tournament.
Liverpool has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 93. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 90 points additionally. The goal difference is 15:3. In addition, the Liverpool offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Liverpool has the best defensive record in the league.
Manchester City is the leader of the tournament with 19 points. This is the 7th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Manchester City and can score 93 points. The goal difference is 21:3. In additional, Manchester City has the best offensive record in the league. Manchester City has the best defensive record in the league.
Liverpool Stats
The team scored 22 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 25-8. The average number of goals is 2.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.1.
Sidelined players: BRAVO CLAUDIO, MANGALA ELIAQUIM
Manchester City Stats
Manchester City has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 26 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 8 wins, 2 draws и zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 23-5. The average number of goals is 2.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.6.