Liverpool vs Man City – Steven Gerrard Money-Back Special

Liverpool vs Man City – Wednesday 25^th January (7.45pm, Sky Sports 1)

Liverpool and Man City face each other in the second-leg of their Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Liverpool holding a narrow advantage following their 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool have been installed as the 8/5 favourites to win the match in 90 minutes, while City have been priced at 17/10, with a draw available at 23/10. Liverpool are also the odds-on 4/11 favourites to progress through to the Final, while City can be backed at 15/8. If Steven Gerrard scores anytime in the 90 minutes, Paddy Power will refund all losing first/last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast singles on the match.

Liverpool may be going through a mini-slump in the league but they have been excellent in both domestic cups. They are unbeaten in 12 home matches in all competitions this season and also have the cushion of a one goal advantage. However, City will be buoyed by their last gasp victory against Tottenham on Sunday and they have the fire power to get themselves back into the tie. The teams have met three times already this season, with one win each and draw. City haven’t won at Anfield since 2003 and Kenny Dalglish will be looking for the supporters to create an intimidating atmosphere. This match has the potential to go either way but if City score an early goal then expect an open and free-flowing tie.

Sergio Aguero is the 11/2 favourite to open the scoring at Anfield, while fellow strikers Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko have both been priced at 13/2. Liverpool have struggled for goals all season but Craig Bellamy is still well worth a punt at 13/2, with Steven Gerrard available at 7/1. Liverpool are priced at 13/2 to record another 1-0 win in 90 minutes, while City are available at 8/1 to 2-1 in 90 minutes.

Match Betting (90 minutes)

• 8/5 – Liverpool
• 17/10 – Man City
• 23/10 – Draw

Correct Score (90 minutes)

• 13/2 – Liverpool 1-0
• 12/1 – Liverpool 2-0
• 17/2 – Liverpool 2-1
• 25/1 – Liverpool 3-0
• 20/1 – Liverpool 3-1
• 30/1 – Liverpool 3-2

• 13/2 – Man City 1-0
• 11/1 – Man City 2-0
• 8/1 – Man City 2-1
• 25/1 – Man City 3-0
• 22/1 – Man City 3-1
• 25/1 – Man City 3-2

• 17/2 – Draw 0-0
• 11/2 – Draw 1-1
• 13/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer (90 minutes)

• 11/2 – Sergio Aguero
• 13/2 – Mario Balotelli
• 13/2 – Edin Dzeko
• 13/2 – Andy Carroll
• 13/2 – Craig Bellamy
• 7/1 – Steven Gerrard
• 8/1 – Dirk Kuyt
• 8/1 – David Silva

Odds provided by Paddy Power