The top clubs in the Premier League clash in a mouth-watering contest on Sunday, as red-hot Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield.
The pregame narrative: Liverpool has scored multiple goals in each of its last seven matches, so I am confident in that happening against a shaky defence. To round out the ticket, I’m adding player props on Mohamed Salah and Phil Foden.
Check out my Liverpool vs. Manchester City same-game parlay predictions for Dec. 1.
Liverpool vs. Manchester City predictions
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Parlay: Liverpool over 1.5 goals + Salah to score or assist + Foden over 1.5 shots (+270)
Liverpool over 1.5 goals (-136): Liverpool has the attacking firepower to puncture the best defences in Europe. It will be determined to keep the offence flowing against its arch-rival at home.
The Reds have scored multiple goals in 10 of 12 league matches. Meanwhile, Manchester City has conceded two or more in each of its last six games — including three to Feyenoord on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola will be compelled to adjust his tactics to limit scoring chances, but without Rodri in midfield, there is little defensive stability in the central areas.
A multi-goal performance would help Liverpool secure a win and stifle its rival’s chances of defending the crown.
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Salah to score or assist (-127): Mohamed Salah has been a thorn in the sides of Manchester City defenders in recent years and this match should be no different.
He’s scored or assisted in seven of his last eight matches against Manchester City, dating back to 2020.
Lately, City has struggled to contain speedy wingers like Salah from dribbling the ball into the 18-yard box.
Right-back Josko Gvardiol has been a defensive liability in City’s backline and will see plenty of the Egyptian winger.
Salah has the most goal contributions (16) in the Premier League, four ahead of Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka who are all tied for second.
He will be eager to extend his scoring streak to six games while leaving the defending champs in the dust.
Foden over 1.5 shots (-180): The Citizens cannot rely on Erling Haaland to score all the goals so Phil Foden has to step up here.
Last season, Foden scored 19 goals for City but is still searching for his first this season.
Liverpool’s backline took a big hit as Ibrahima Konaté will miss several weeks with an injury. His absence should free up space for Foden to maneuver in the box.
With Manchester City trailing in recent matches, Foden’s shot tally has spiked to an average of 3.0 shots in his last four league matches.
I expect the British superstar to continue peppering goalies with City’s title hopes in danger.
Picks made at 1:04 p.m. on 11/29/24.
