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Phil Foden revealed he has not been surprised by Liverpool’s title challenge as he made a ‘pressure’ comment before naming a surprise contender. The Manchester City star has endured a frustrating season with him yet to score and assisting just once in the Premier League so far this campaign. The 24-year-old was named the league’s Player of the Season for 2023/24 but his struggles have been compounded by Pep Guardiola’s side’s wretched form. City are on a run of six games without a win, including five consecutive losses, ahead of their trip to Anfield on Sunday. Three Premier League defeats…
The former Man City star attracted attention from Europe’s top clubs after his impressive performances for Schalke as a teenager. He ended up securing a move to City for a £37million fee in 2016, becoming one of Guardiola’s first signings. The winger, now at Bayern Munich, became one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League, helping City win their first title in 2017/18 as part of the ‘Centurions’. But the German international revealed back in 2018 that he also had the chance to join another exciting project – Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool – but turned down the Reds in…
One of the most anticipated games in the Premier League, it’s Liverpool vs Manchester City. The former side will host the English champions at home this weekend. As the Reds are running away on the points table, the Citizens cannot afford to drop points. Liverpool vs Manchester City: Talking Tactics Arne Slot will probably field a usual 4-3-3 formation and ask his men to play bravely. They will try to put immense pressure on the opponents with constant running. Liverpool will also try to hurt the visitors with the counter attacks. Pep Guardiola should field a 4-2-3-1 lineup as he…
The City boss is enduring the worst run of his glittering managerial career after a six-game winless streak featuring five successive defeats and a calamitous 3-3 draw in a match his side had led 3-0. The 53-year-old, who has won 18 trophies since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, signed a contract extension through to the summer of 2027 just over a week ago. Yet, despite his remarkable successes, he still considers himself vulnerable to the sack and has pleaded with the club to keep faith. “I don’t want to stay in the place if I feel like…
Arne Slot hasn’t explicitly revealed his true feelings about Pep Guardiola in a six-word message. However, in his first interview as Liverpool manager, Slot mentioned that the rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola is a huge inspiration for him. Slot also acknowledged that he admires Guardiola’s influence on Barcelona’s playing style, which has helped shape his own football philosophy. This suggests that Slot has a deep respect for Guardiola’s tactical prowess and the success he’s achieved throughout his career.
Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mane made up one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever forward lines. But tensions between the latter two were persistent during their time together, as Firmino revealed in his book. Though Salah has improved his creative output recently, Firmino isn’t the first club legend to have pointed out his selfishness. The mere mention of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino is enough to send shivers down the spines of defenders who faced Liverpool’s fearsome three-headed monster during their time in the Premier League. The prolific trio racked up 731 appearances combined during their time together, with…
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season as Liverpool prepares to host Manchester City at Anfield. As both clubs head into the crucial December period, this match holds significant implications for the title race. On the Daily Red podcast by Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Grizz Khan discussed the upcoming match in detail, offering valuable insights into the current form of both teams. With the focus on Manchester City’s defensive struggles and Liverpool’s growing confidence under Arne Slot, the build-up to this fixture is reaching fever pitch. Manchester City’s Defensive Woes…
In the latest episode of the Stat Pack podcast from Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr. Phil Barter discussed Manchester City’s ongoing defensive struggles and their implications as they prepare for a crucial fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. As City’s defensive vulnerabilities become increasingly evident, particularly in recent Champions League performances, Liverpool’s tactical discipline and pressing game are expected to exploit these issues. City’s Vulnerabilities Exposed: Defensive Struggles and XG Issues Dr. Barter highlighted that Manchester City have been conceding a concerning amount of expected goals (XG), noting that this defensive frailty is uncharacteristic for a team of their calibre:…
Phil Foden admitted he was left in disbelief at Manchester City’s latest collapse as they gear up for a ‘must-win’ match against Liverpool. City were hoping to end a run of five straight losses with a victory as they led Feyenoord 3-0 with 15 minutes to go, only to concede three late goals as their confidence took another big hit. If they lose at league leaders Liverpool on Sunday – a ground they have a terrible record at – they will be 11 points off top spot. The run is as unprecedented for the players as much as the manager,…
Virgil van Dijk raised eyebrows recently as he answered a banned question about his contract. The Dutchman isn’t supposed to talk, say Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk’s future is a massive topic in football right now. That’s particularly the case at Liverpool, for obvious reasons. Van Dijk can leave on a free transfer next June, meaning he’s free to agree on terms with a non-English club from January 1st. That’s now just one month away. Hasn’t that come around quick? This means Van Dijk is permanently facing speculation about his future. Liverpool know this, of course, and instruct journalists not to…