Michael Owen is predicting a stalemate at the Etihad when two of the Premier League's heavweights clash and expects Manchester United's winless run to continue.
Liverpool travel to the blue half of Manchester where Pep Guardiola's side will be seeking a fourth successive home win over the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp's side will be without Virgil van Dijk while much has also been made of City's defensive issues.
All this means that Owen is expecting goals, but can't split the two teams.
He told BetVictor: "I can’t wait for this one! Last season’s top two do battle in what I expect to be an enthralling encounter at the Etihad.
"Man City may be 10 in the table, but they come into this having won 8 of their last 9 home Premier League matches.
"With Liverpool losing Virgil van Dijk to injury and Manchester City still to address their issues at the back, I can see goals in this one.
"There have been over 2.5 goals in 9 of Liverpool’s last 10 league matches, and I can see that trend continuing here with both sides playing out a score draw."
The Merseyside vs Manchester theme continues as Everton entertain United at Goodison Park.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have suffered back-to-back defeats domestically and in Europe.
But with both teams stuttering as of late Owen reckons the points will be shared.
He said: "Everton’s great start to the Premier League season has taken a couple of blows in recent weeks. It’s now 3 matches since Everton last tasted victory.
"Key absences in their starting XI have taken their toll, however, Lucas Digne returns from suspension here and there is hope that James Rodriguez will make the squad.
"United are enduring a miserable spell. They have had little time to prepare for this having just returned home from an embarrassing away defeat in Istanbul.
"Ole Gunnar Solkjaer will demand nothing more than 3 points here and needs a big performance from his players.
"It must be noted that United have won their last 6 away Premier League matches. That said, there’s not much between these two right now, and I think they pair both have to settle for a draw."
Chelsea are in the midst of a healthy unbeaten run and seem to have solved their defensive issues.
They travel north to lowly Sheffield United where Owen expects them to pick up the three points.
He said: "Chelsea seem to have settled down after their shaky start. A lot of this is down to both Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva having the desired effect at the back for Frank Lampard.
"Unbeaten in 10 matches, they have won their last three and for the first time in a decade they have had five consecutive clean sheets.
"Sheffield United are improving. Brave performances against Liverpool and Manchester City earned the Steel City side plaudits, but if the Blues are firing here, I can see them running out comfortable winners."
Owen also reckons Arsenal will enjoy a comfortable win over Aston Villa who have seen their early momentum halted.
Dean Smith's side have lost two on the bounce which could soon become three as they travel to the Emirates.
Arsenal claimed an excellent victory at Old Trafford last week," said Owen.
"Mikel Arteta set his stall out perfectly, and the Gunners will be hoping to carry that momentum into this one.
This will be another tough one for Villa, and I expect Arsenal to have their tails up. I fancy the good vibes to continue for the home side with a comfortable win against the Villains."
The former Liverpool and Newcastle forward has also backed Leeds, West Ham and Tottenham to pick up the three points.
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