Liverpool vs Man City: Comparing Unbeaten Home Streaks Ahead of Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool vs Man City: Comparing Unbeaten Home Streaks Ahead of Premier League Clash at Anfield

Joel Reyes
updated at March 4, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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  • Manchester City defeated Manchester United on Sunday to extend their unbeaten home run
  • Liverpool currently lead the Premier League this season thanks to their impressive home form
  • The two powerhouse teams will face each other in a top-of-the-table clash at Anfield this Sunday

Manchester City displayed their championship credentials on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Manchester United in their Premier League clash.

It was a huge win for the reigning champions, who extended their unbeaten home streak with the victory.

Next up for City is a top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool, who lead the league in points scored at home this season.

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Images: PETER POWELL/ Michael Regan.
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Sports Brief compares the two sides' unbeaten runs at home ahead of their titanic clash at Anfield this Sunday.

Liverpool's unbeaten streak at Anfield

Liverpool will put their unbeaten run at Anfield in the Premier League on the line this Sunday when they face Manchester City in an all-important clash.

The Reds have not lost at home in the English top flight in each of their last 25 games, recording 20 wins and five draws (65 points) during that span.

The streak dates back to the 2022-23 season, with their last defeat coming against Leeds United on October 30, 2022, per Soccerway.

They lost that contest 2-1, with Crysencio Summerville scoring the match-winner for Leeds in the 89th minute.

Liverpool scored 65 goals and conceded just 20 during their unbeaten home streak in the league. They have scored the most points at home in the Premier League this season with 35, recording 11 wins and two draws in 13 matches.

Man City's unbeaten run at the Etihad

Manchester City cannot be stopped at home. The Etihad Stadium remained a fortress for the reigning champions on Sunday, with City recording a thrilling 3-1 come-from-behind victory over bitter rivals, Manchester United.

Phil Foden scored twice in the second half before Erling Haaland sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage time.

With the win, City extended their unbeaten home run in the Premier League to 25 matches as well. They recorded 20 wins and five draws during that period, with the streak dating back to the 2022-23 season.

City's last Premier League defeat at the Etihad Stadium came on November 12, 2022, in the game against Brentford. Ivan Toney scored the match-winner in that contest deep into second-half stoppage time.

They have scored the second-most points at home in the Premier League this season with 34, recording 10 wins and four draws in 14 matches, per Soccerstats.

Top goals scored in Manchester derby

Sports Brief has also recently reported on the top Manchester derby goals.

Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden scored wonderful strikes in Sunday's game.

Wayne Rooney topped the list with his memorable bicycle kick goal in 2011.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.
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