(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, January 11, 2012 ) London, UK -- Manchester City are expected to record a first leg victory against Liverpool in the semi final of the Carling Cup according to betting writer David Walker.
Roberto Mancini's side lost their appeal over Vincent Kompany's red card during Sunday's FA Cup defeat against Manchester United. Kompany starts a four-match suspension and the side will be weakened by the departure of both Kolo and Yaya Toure to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Midfielder Gareth Barry returns from suspension to boost Mancini's side but there are still doubts over whether Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko and David Silva will play.
Liverpool will also be missing some key players. Striker Luis Suarez is three games into an eight-match suspension while Stewart Downing may also be missing following his off-field exploits over the past few days.
Manchester City will not want to find themselves out of two Cup competitions in a matter of a few days, said Walker, and I expect them to go into the second leg of the semi final at Anfield a few goals to the good
Remember, just eight days ago City beat Liverpool in a routine 3-0 victory and there is no question Mancini's side are formidable at home they have won all 10 Premier League fixtures and scored 31 goals in the process."
Compare this to Liverpool who have been hit-and-miss away from Anfield this season. They have scored just 10 goals in as many games on their travels and have won five, drawn once and lost four matches."
City need to bounce back quickly and against Liverpool are looking for a sixth consecutive home win in a Carling Cup match I believe they will get it.
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