Supercomputer predicts Man City vs Liverpool FC result amid Erling Haaland injury update

Manchester City are the favourites ahead of their clash with Liverpool this weekend.

Following the final international break of the year, Pep Guardiola's side face title rivals Liverpool at the Etihad. The fixture will rekindle the rivalry between the two sides in recent seasons - with City hoping to tighten their grip on a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League crown.

Jurgen Klopp's side have been rejuvenated following their summer rebuild. Behind the Reds in the league table are Arsenal and Tottenham with Aston Villa in fifth - only three points separating the early frontrunners.

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Before the international break, City were involved in an enthralling 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer scoring a late penalty against his former club to reduce their lead at the top. Meanwhile, Liverpool cruised past Brentford at Anfield - Diogo Jota rounding off the scoring following Mohamed Salah's brace.

Their last encounter in the league took place in April as City dismantled Klopp's side 4-1 at home. Goals from Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish ensured they maintained the pressure on leaders Arsenal, who were eight points clear with nine games of the season left.

And according to BetVictor's supercomputer, Guardiola's side hold a significant advantage over their long-term title rivals this weekend. Their algorithm suggests that City have a 59 per cent of winning, compared to just 21 per cent for their opponents.

Guardiola hopes to have Erling Haaland available for the top-of-the-table showdown. The striker withdrew