5 Reasons why Manchester City would defeat Liverpool

4. Reinforced Defense

City have the best defensive record in the league

Allowing The Citizens to exploit the defences of others is a solid back-four of their own, that gives the front line confidence and support to press opponents further up the field and stopping potential counter-attacks. While the centre-backs maintain a high line of defence, the full-backs penetrate even further, disrupting the defensive shape of teams that like to sit back and pounce on the break.

Everton's humbling by the Blues was a clear testimony as to how Guardiola focused on improving his defensive line in the previous two transfer windows. Pep's teams are not usually known for their defensive strength but City's backline is one of the strongest in the league. Manchester boasts a strong defence comprising of Kyle Walker, Danilo, Laporte, John Stones, Otamendi and the skipper Vicente Kompany. Ederson, City's keeper is one of the best in the business and Claudio Bravo stands behind the Brazilian as a reliable backup. Liverpool, on the other hand, has a much weaker backline. Goalkeeping is another department where the Reds suffer a lot.