3 reasons why Manchester City will beat Liverpool this evening

They cannot afford to lose

It may only be the 19th league game of the campaign, but City really cannot afford to lose at Anfield this evening.

They would fall four points behind Klopp’s side if they were to suffer a fourth defeat of the season, but more importantly they could find themselves ten points leaders Chelsea should the Blues beat Stoke on Saturday.

That would surely big too big a gap to overcome.

It’s also worth noting that defeat for City and wins for Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester United over the weekend would see Guardiola’s side slip to fifth and just three points ahead of United in sixth.

This game is crucial not just for their title charge, as their place in the top four would come under severe threat with defeat at Anfield.