Manchester City have a flashy record so far where they are unbeaten in the Premier League. This weekend's record could be broken during a visit to Anfield, a place unfriendly to them.
Of the 12 matches that have been passed, the City firm are top of the standings with 34 points, 11 wins and one draw. 5-1 away win over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United's 6-1 win over already demonstrated how Roberto Mancini's troop strength.
Meanwhile, Liverpool who will be their opponent in the rank-6 and different 12 points. Appearance of the Reds so far is still up and down.
If you look at recent appearances City a little more clearly favored to win the second meeting in the port city on Sunday (27/11/2011) night tomorrow.
But Anfield, home of the opponent is not friendly to the City that never took home the victory from there since eight years ago. The last time City won the 2002/2003 season with the score 2-1 through two goals from Nicolas Anelka.
Therefore Mancini assess the game day after tomorrow will be a tough game for his team. Moreover, 'The Red' was in high confidence after a 2-1 win over Chelsea last week. City lost 0-3 last season in the same place.
"The match against Liverpool on Sunday will be running very hard," said Mancini as reported by Sky Sports.
"Liverpool are a strong team. My opinion they are behind 12 points from us but I think they are a team that can win the Premier League," he continued.
"Premier League is difficult, long and tight. We've played 12 games. Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have a squad which can compete for the championship title fight," completion.
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