Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Man City v Liverpool
Carling Cup
KO 19:45, BBC 1
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
03 Jan 2012 Premier League Man City 3-0 Liverpool
27 Nov 2011 Premier League Liverpool 1-1 Man City
11 Apr 2011 Premier League Liverpool 3-0 Man City
23 Aug 2010 Premier League Man City 3-0 Liverpool
21 Feb 2010 Premier League Man City 0-0 Liverpool
21 Nov 2009 Premier League Liverpool 2-2 Man City
22 Feb 2009 Premier League Liverpool 1-1 Man City
05 Oct 2008 Premier League Man City 2-3 Liverpool
04 May 2008 Premier League Liverpool 1-0 Man City
30 Dec 2007 Premier League Man City 0-0 Liverpool
PREVIEW
Manchester City and Liverpool meet for the second time in a fortnight, but this time a place in the Carling Cup final is up for grabs. The Reds were on the wrong end of a 3-0 result when they last met, but the score somewhat flattered Roberto Mancini’s side as defensive errors cost the visitors dearly.
Since that result at the start of the month. City have been dumped out of the FA Cup by their bitter rivals following a 3-2 defeat on Sunday. Even though the league leaders are out of the cup, the manager will have been delighted with the battling performance as they were reduced to ten men early in the opening half.
The 3-0 result was City’s second successive over Liverpool at home, but things may be a little tougher this time around after the Toure brothers’ departure for the African Cup of Nations. Kenny Dalglish will once again be without Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll will be leading the line.
Carroll will be desperate for Steven Gerrard to be handed a start so he can look to get on the end of some more of the midfielder’s crosses into the box. Vincent Kompany will be unavailable for selection after his dismissal and his presence will be missed when up against Carroll. Mancini has a selection headache to work through and should Liverpool win, BETDAQ customers will get all commission back on all the match markets.
Liverpool were unlucky not to get more out of the last meeting and now that City are missing three vital players, a draw is within reach at around 3.55 on BETDAQ .
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back the draw at around 3.55: 4 points
Tuesday’s Return: -4
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