FM Preview: Manchester City v Liverpool 23 Aug 2010

Last updated : 22 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Liverpool fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Liverpool at City of Manchester Stadium on Monday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 32 of the 80 previous games, with the Sky Blues winning just 26.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 21 FebMan. City0-0LiverpoolPREM
2009/2010Sat 21 NovLiverpool2 - 2Man. CityPREM
2008/2009Sun 22 FebLiverpool1 - 1Man. CityPREM
2008/2009Sun 05 OctMan. City2 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Sun 04 MayLiverpool1 - 0Man. CityPREM
2007/2008Sun 30 DecMan. City0 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2006/2007Sat 14 AprMan. City0 - 0LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Reds, and 4 goals against.

Man. City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 1 matches. Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City6231539
Liverpool63216311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Sky Blues. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Man. City 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Liverpool Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.