The Premier League season returns with a bang considering that we have Manchester City and Liverpool going head to head in this Saturday lunchtime encounter. Pep Guardiola’s side are warm favourites to continue their title challenge by landing a maximum haul although the potential absence of Erling Haaland could lead to the Cityzens adopting a different game plan.
Julian Alvarez is a willing deputy and Haaland might not be the only forward missing in action. Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo could also be struggling to be fit, with Mohamed Salah set to lead the line for a Liverpool side more than capable of getting a positive result. However, they have experienced difficulties on the road for much of the campaign.
That means that Liverpool are the big betting outsiders to land the points although this game finished 2-2 last season at a similar time of the year. The visitors will want to keep Kevin de Bruyne quiet and also nullify the in-form Jack Grealish, with Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez also good wide attacking options, while the defence tends to be robust.
We’re intrigued by a match where BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals could be a great option and if you fancy a Manchester City win, you could combine it with one of the above choices. There is also the chance to go for a Bet Builder on the action, with lots of yellow cards usually being brandished and that could see Jordan Henderson and Rodri going into the book.