Liverpool had the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 10 points, but had to settle for a draw against Aston Villa. Nonetheless, they remain in a strong position in the title race and have a chance to deal a blow to reigning champions Manchester City this Sunday.
Manchester City's hopes in the Premier League are fading as they are trailing by 17 points, with their only realistic chance of silverware being the FA Cup, after being knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.
Team news
Manchester City might see Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne return to the starting lineup after being benched in their midweek clash against Real Madrid. On the other hand, John Stones could be sidelined due to an injury suffered in that game, with Manuel Akanji, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb also likely to miss the upcoming match.
For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo is uncertain to play after missing the draw with Aston Villa, while Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are confirmed absentees.
The stats
Mohamed Salah has been in exceptional form, scoring in his last seven matches for Liverpool and contributing to 49 goals in 37 appearances this season.
Manchester City have struggled to keep a clean sheet against Liverpool, conceding 18 goals in their last 12 encounters.
Salah has a strong record against City, with 13 goal contributions in his last 12 matches against them.
Prediction
Manchester City faced disappointment in the Champions League and could be in for a tough battle against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool, led by Salah's outstanding performances, will look to capitalize on City's defensive vulnerabilities. Salah's consistent goal-scoring form and impressive record against City make him a key threat in this upcoming fixture.
With City's defensive struggles in recent games, Salah is poised to make an impact on Sunday's match.