Three reasons why Liverpool must beat Man City on Sunday
By Rohan Keni
Liverpool have a big opportunity.
Matchday eight of the Premier league between Liverpool and Man City may not be one of the most celebrated rivalries in football history.
It is not as appreciated as the derby Della Madonnina in Italy or as famous as the El Classico in Spain, or as recognized as the der klassiker in Germany, or even as world-renowned as the English northwestern derby between Liverpool and Man United.
However, this rivalry has presently transformed the entire European and English football scene – as a must-see game of football between two of Europe’s best teams in quality. The clubs have world-class players all over the pitch and various domestic and Continental titles within them.
With Liverpool, the defending champions of England, and Man City, the challengers in attempting to reclaim the Premier league title they won two years ago, this early season fixture stands as the lighthouse of resolutions between the two clubs.
Hence, with the discussion of ambitions and sporting significance at stake, here are three reasons why the Reds must beat Man City on matchday eight.
Winning with boost momentum
Last season, when Liverpool thumped Man City 3-1 at Anfield on Matchday 12, the Reds never looked back and soared with confidence by clinching three points in 15 of their next 16 matchdays.
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This victory over Man City last season propelled their momentum as they claimed 45 consecutive points – which were crucial in securing the Premier League title. Like last season, a win for Liverpool in similar fashion this season could help this side launch a similar base of momentum for more incredible things in the footballing calendar ahead.
It’ll show our true form
This season, the Reds have had a tumultuous start to their campaign as defending champions. They have been thrashed 7-2 by Aston Villa and have also conceded three goals to league newcomers Leeds United.
On the other hand, they have also battled past European giants like Ajax, Atlanta, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Nonetheless, the upcoming game against Man City, which, besides Liverpool, is the most intense, immaculate, high-scoring, and is a world-class team capable of winning the title – will prove to be the ultimate Barometer of our current form against their most intimidating opponents in the league.
It will launch Liverpool as title challengers
The similarities between the premier league giants Liverpool and Man City lie in their equality in world-class players, long-term consistency, monstrous mentality, and many other factors. These factors are crucial to success and are nuanced by title-winning teams.
However, there can only be one champion in a league, and though it may only be (early season) matchday eight of the Premier League campaign, a win for Klopp’s side against their most formidable challengers in the division will once again demonstrate that the club can trump the blue half of Manchester and bring the trophy back to Anfield.
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