Liverpool vs Manchester City: 5 players to watch out for

Liverpool will host Manchester City this weekend at Anfield. The Reds have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season and have only registered 10 points from their opening eight games so far.

Liverpool have won two, drawn four, and lost two out of their opening eight games in the Premier League this season.

However, their 7-1 victory over the Rangers in the UEFA Champions League on October 12 is a good boost for them going into this encounter.

Manchester City, on the other hand, have been brilliant and have registered 23 points from their opening nine games in the league this season. The Citizens are currently one point behind league leaders Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

Without further ado, let's look at five players to watch out for in this clash on Sunday.

#5 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian has been inconsistent in attack but he has, however, netted two goals and registered three assists in the league so far this season.

Salah's hat-trick against Rangers in the UEFA Champions League on October 12 is a good morale-booster for him going into this clash.

It will be interesting to see if he can help Liverpool secure all three points in this match.

#4 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

The 31-year-old has been brilliant this season and his intuition in attack has profited Manchester City a lot.

De Bruyne has netted one goal and has registered nine assists in the Premier League this season.

Furthermore, he's the player with the highest number of assists in the Premier League so far this season.

The former Chelsea midfielder has created the most close chances in the league in the ongoing campaign for his team.

The Belgian international is a difficult player to curtail and his impressive numbers make him one of the players to watch out for in this game.

#3 Phil Foden (Manchester City)

The Englishman is arguably one of the best-performing youngsters in Europes’ top five leagues this season.

Foden has netted six goals and has registered three assists in the Premier League so far this term.

The 22-year-old is clinical in attack and he's one of the players that can help Manchester City in securing all three points in this clash. It will be interesting to see if he performs as well as expected.

#2 Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

The Brazilian has been arguably one of Liverpool's stand-out players this season despite their inconsistency.

Firmino has netted six goals and has registered three assists in seven appearances in the Premier League this season.

The 31-year-old's experience and impressive run of form makes him one of the players to watch out for in this clash and it will be fascinating to see if he can help Liverpool secure a much-needed victory.

#1 Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The 22-year-old has been firing on all cylinders in attack for Manchester City this season.

Halland has scored 15 goals and has registered three assists in the Premier League already this term. Furthermore, the Norwegian is currently the top-scorer in the league as of now.

Haaland will most likely lead the line in attack for Manchester City in this clash and the question being asked is not whether he will but how many he will score.

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Liverpool vs Manchester City: 5 players to watch out for | Premier League 2022-23

#5 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

#4 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

#3 Phil Foden (Manchester City)

#2 Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

#1 Erling Haaland (Manchester City)