5 reasons why Manchester City v Liverpool will be the game of the season so far

Title rivals clash at lunchtime on Saturday

The Premier League makes a welcome return this weekend as two title rivals clash at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City welcome Liverpool in a game that will see a victor go top of the table, if only for a short while.

It’s a fixture that has all of the ingredients to be the game of the season so far.

The Coral News Team takes a look at why there’s so much excitement surrounding the match.

Goals galore

When these two teams meet they don’t do things by halves. Ten of the last 12 meetings have seen both teams find the back of the net.

And with the forward talent available to both sides at the moment it’s hard to see this one finishing without goals for either side.

Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah have all found the back of the net for Liverpool. While Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling are in good scoring form for the hosts. It’s 1/2 for Both Teams to Score.

The rivalry

A growing rivalry has emerged between the two clubs in recent years.

That is down to the pair both competing for the Premier League title. The sale of Raheem Sterling from Anfield to the Etihad hasn’t helped either. There’s still some bad blood between the two giants and that could manifest itself with a feisty encounter on the pitch.

Expect fouls, fracas and a few cards as well.