The result of Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League has been predicted by Alan Shearer and Paul Merson.

Liverpool travel to the Etihad Stadium looking to continue their solid run of form against the Sky Blues.

The Reds haven’t lost any of the last four meetings between the English heavyweights, picking up wins in the two most recent clashes.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Real Madrid in midweek, and a victory over Aston Villa in their most recent league game has moved them to within touching distance of Man City.

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Realistically, both teams need to win this fixture in order to keep pace with league leaders Arsenal, who play Sunderland on Saturday.

Going into the match, it is Arne Slot’s side who the pundits are backing to enjoy the most success.

Speaking in his Sportskeeda column, former Arsenal and Middlesbrough star Paul Merson predicted a dominant 3-1 win for the away side.

He said: “Liverpool have found some confidence now. Arne Slot has also gone back to his best full-back pairing and midfield combination.

“When you have Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai as your three in midfield against...