The Liverpool vs Man City rivlary is considered one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in modern English football. This intense competition is characterized by memorable encounters, dramatic moments, and intense battles that have captivated fans worldwide in recent seasons. Though the battle between these two clubs intensified after the resurgence of Manchester City in last decade, the roots of this rivalry date back to the early 20th century. In this article, we will explore the Liverpool vs Man City Head-to-head stats since 1929-30 season.

Liverpool vs Man City: History

Liverpool vs Manchester City rivalry intensified in the Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola era. Image | Goal.com

Manchester City were never considered as the rivals of Liverpool FC before the 2008 when the Abu Dhabi United Group takeover happened. The Abu Dhabi United Group reconstructed the City team and since then City have been able to go shoulder-to-shoulder against the big boys of the English football club. The actual Liverpool vs Man City rivalry began in the 2013-14 season as Manchester United, who were considered the greatest rivals of Liverpool started going down the hill after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson and City took the lead against Liverpool and won the league.

The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City is often attributed to their respective managers, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. This rivalry was formed during their time managing Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, respectively, in Germany. They faced off against each other eight times in less than two years, including three cup finals, with each winning four matches. Klopp arrived at Liverpool in 2015, while Guardiola joined City a year later. Guardiola has characterized their relationship as a "beautiful rivalry" and has praised Klopp's Liverpool team as the strongest opponents he has ever faced in his career. Klopp, in turn, has hailed Guardiola as his greatest rival ever as well.

In the 2017-18 season, Liverpool won 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The 2018-19 season saw a close title race, with City winning by just one point and achieving an unprecedented 'domestic treble'. Liverpool won the Premier League title in the 2019-20 season, with City finishing second.

In the 2020-21 season, City comfortably won the league title, while Liverpool struggled with injuries. In the 2021-22 season, Liverpool and City were involved in another close title race, with City winning dramatically on the final day. Liverpool won the League Cup and FA Cup and reached the Champions League final.

Also Read: Manchester United vs Manchester City: A brief history, head-to-head and stats of the Manchester Derby

Liverpool vs Man City in Premier League era

Manchester City won the five out of last six Premier League titles. Image | Reuters

In the last five seasons, both Liverpool and Manchester City have finished at the Champions and Runners-up three times. This proves how the battle between the Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp managed sides have fared in recent times. Though Manchester City have been the best side since the last few seasons, Liverpool always had the upper head against City in the Premier League era.

In total of 53 games in the Premier League so far between these two teams, Liverpool FC have won 21 games while Manchester City won 12 times. 20 times they have shared the glory. Liverpool in these games scored 81 goals while City scored 73 goals so far against eachother.

Liverpool vs Man City in FA Cup

Just like the Premier League, Liverpool FC dominated Manchester City in the FA Cup tournament in overall. These two teams have faced each other 8 times in FA Cup since now and Liverpool won 4 of those games while City won just 2 of them.

Liverpool vs Man City in UEFA Champions League

Liverpool defeated Manchester City in both legs of 2017-18 UEFA Champions League quarter-final.

In the Champions League, Liverpool and Manchester City have found themselves twice against each other. In the 2017-18 season, both teams faced each other in the quarter-finals and Liverpool won both the legs with Mohamed Salah scoring twice for them.

Liverpool vs Man City head-to-head stats since 1929-30 season

Competition	Matches	Man City	Draws	Liverpool
Premier League	53	12	20	21
First Division	118	34	25	59
Second Division	4	0	1	3
FA Cup	8	2	2	4
EFL Cup	8	2	3	3
UEFA Champions League	2	0	0	2
FA Community Shield	2	0	1	1
Total	195	50	52	93

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Liverpool vs Man City Head-to-head stats since 1929-30 season