Jamie Carragher highlights the intense managerial rivalry between Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool and Pep Guardiola of Manchester City, which he considers the best in the Premier League’s history. The upcoming game between the two teams is described as a high-stakes affair, with both teams being among the best in Europe and the world closely watching the match for its quality of football.

Carragher also discusses the injury situations of both teams, suggesting Manchester City may have an edge due to their current form. While acknowledging the potential impact of the game on the title race, Carragher emphasizes that there is still a long way to go in the season. The back-and-forth between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Nathan Ake leading up to the game is mentioned but downplayed in comparison to the historical significance of the Klopp-Guardiola rivalry.

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool

Manager: Jürgen Klopp
Rank 3rd
Win 23
Draw 10
Loss 4
Goals 84-41
Diff 43
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 17-7
Diff 10

Liverpool is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 63 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 6 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 0-1 against Nottingham Forest.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 64 goals and conceding 25.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 16th of March in Liverpool.​

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City

Manager: Josep Guardiola
Rank 1st
Win 27
Draw 7
Loss 3
Goals 93-33
Diff 60

Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 62 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 3-1 against Manchester United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 62 goals and conceding 27.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 16th of March in Falmer.​