This midweek,
arguably the biggest English-based Champions League clash in a decade
will take place. Far bigger than most, the two most exciting sides in
England – Liverpool and Manchester City – will go to war. With a
promise of goals and bombastic football, who will come out on top at
Anfield?
Liverpool News
The
Reds host City knowing they have great form in this kind of
experience. They are in good form, with the loss of Joe Gomez a minor
blow. Young full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a target in
recent matches, but a resurgent second half at Selhust Park from the
full-back helped him to come out the other side unscathed.
The Reds have the
firepower to beat anyone, and have history on their side: the 4-3
epic at Anfield being a true sign of where Liverpool can reach. This
midweek will go some way to show if that was a fluke or a victory
that was a sign of things to come.
Manchester City
News
The Citizens stroll
into Anfield knowing they have a league to win in-between both
matches. With Manchester United set to visit, it’s going to be very
exciting to see how City react to a season-defining week.
With few injury or
form worries, though, they couldn’t turn up in better condition.
With the form of David Silva and Leroy Sane making up for a minor
Kevin de Bruyne lilt, they should arrive at Anfield feeling confident
of a big result.
Verdict
We’re going to be
ambitious – 3-3. This has the makings of an all-time classic, but
we just cannot see Liverpool staying tight enough at the back to win
this one. City are lethal, as are the Reds, but they are slightly
less outrageous at the back. This tie will likely be decided by slim
margins, and that defensive prowess (and lack of for the Reds) could
play a major role.
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