Stats Corner: Liverpool vs Manchester City

Match overview

Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in one of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season so far.

Andoni Iraola’s side remain unbeaten in the league this season, but three draws from their opening five games mean that Liverpool are six points off the pace. Manchester City, meanwhile, have made a perfect start under Enzo Maresca, winning all five of their Premier League matches to sit top of the table heading into the weekend.

Can Liverpool end City’s perfect start, or will the league leaders continue their 100% record at Anfield?

Match result with Copybet:

• Liverpool: 6/4
• Draw: 13/5
• Manchester City: 29/20

Sunday’s Stat Corner

Goals Market

Over goals:

Liverpool’s Premier League games have averaged 2.2 total goals per game this season, while Manchester City’s have been considerably more high-scoring at 3.6 per game.

With City’s games averaging close to four goals and both sides carrying plenty of attacking threat, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards this Sunday.

• Over 3.5 total goals: 5/4

Player Market

Haaland and Isak have been the main men in front of goal for City and Liverpool this season, with both strikers heading into Sunday’s clash in fine form. The number nines are the top goalscorers for their respective clubs this season, with Haaland on 5 goals and Isak on 4.

Number Nine Stats Corner

• Haaland to score anytime: 23/20
• Isak to score anytime: 8/5

Player to watch: Rayan Cherki

Rayan Cherki has made an impressive start to the Premier League season, registering 3 goals and 2 assists in his opening five appearances. However, his creative numbers are just as eye-catching, with the Frenchman averaging 3.54 chances created and 0.59 assists per 90, alongside 1.18 shots on target per 90.

Cherki also heads to Anfield in excellent form after recording a goal and two assists for France during the international break, making him another player Liverpool will need to keep a close eye on.

• Cherki to score and assist: 6/1

Can Anfield serve up another Premier League classic?

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Odds correct at the time of writing.