Premier League 2021-22: Statistical comparison between Man City and Liverpool
What's the story
The Premier League 2021-22 season could be a two-way battle for the title.
Manchester City, who are in ominous form, top the show.
They are aiming to win a second successive honor, besides a fourth title under Pep Guardiola.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are second at the moment.
The 2019-20 champions have what it takes to push City all the way.
We decode the stats.
Standings
City and Liverpool's position in the league
City have played 24 matches, picking up 19 wins, three draws, and two losses.
They have collected 60 points with a goal difference of +43.
They have conceded the fewest goals (14).
Liverpool have played 23 matches, picking up 15 wins, six draws, and two losses.
They have collected 51 points with a goal difference of +41.
They have scored the most goals (60).
Context
Why does it matter?
Since losing against Crystal Palace on October 30, City have been unbeaten in the Premier League.
They won 12 successive league games before a 1-1 draw against Southampton.
Post that, they overcame Brentford earlier this week.
Liverpool's 2-0 win over Leicester have cut City's lead to nine points.
However, the Reds have a game in hand.
Liverpool need to keep pushing to remain alive.
Performers
Key performers for City this season
For City, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, and Raheem Sterling have all netted seven goals each.
In terms of assists, Gabriel Jesus (7) and Joao Cancelo (5) top the show.
Ederson has the most clean sheets in the league this season (13).
Cancelo has recorded 52 shots (11th-highest), besides the most passes in the league (1,912).
Numbers
Liverpool dominate in terms of goals and assists
Mohamed Salah leads the chart in terms of goals this season. He has bagged 16 so far.
Diogo Jota is right behind his team-mate with 12 goals under his belt.
Sadio Mane has scored eight.
In terms of assists, Liverpool occupy the Top three places.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (10) is followed by Salah (9), and Andrew Robertson (8).
Team stats
A look at the notable team numbers
City have the most wins this season (19).
Both clubs have the joint-fewest losses (2).
Liverpool and City are the only teams with 50-plus goals.
City have the most clean sheets (14).
Liverpool have the most shots (442).
City have hit the woodwork on most occasions (13).
Liverpool have 54 goals from inside the box (highest).
City have the most passes (16,349).
Do you know?
Key individual performers for the Reds
Liverpool keeper Alisson has the second-highest number of clean sheets this season (11). In terms of shots, Salah leads the show with 84. Meanwhile, defender Virgil van Dijk has made 1,600 passes.