Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, according to five football pundits. Pep Guardiola's side have already defeated the Reds twice this season, winning 3-0 and 2-1, and are buoyed by their Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal.
Paul Merson, writing for Sportskeeda, described the tie as a 'hard game to predict' but backed City due to Liverpool's inconsistency. 'Consistency is non-existent at Liverpool,' he said, adding that the Reds must field their strongest side as the FA Cup represents their best chance of silverware.
Clinton Morrison, speaking to FreeBets, highlighted the pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot. 'There's massive pressure on Arne Slot here because this is the only chance Liverpool have of bringing silverware through the door this season,' he said. Morrison also pointed to defensive vulnerabilities, concluding: 'I'm going Man City.'
Joe Cole, appearing on TNT Sports, expressed a 'sneaky feeling' that City would lift the trophy. Meanwhile, other unnamed pundits echoed the sentiment that City's form and depth give them the edge.
Liverpool, who exited the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace, are still in the Champions League but face a tough quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. City, nine points behind Arsenal in the Premier League, are chasing a domestic double. The match takes place at the Etihad on Saturday.
