Liverpool and Manchester City are set to clash in a highly anticipated Premier League match, with Manchester City trailing 17 points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Reds are currently odds-on favorites to clinch their second Premier League crown. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, kicking off at 4.30pm on Super Sunday. Arne Slot, Liverpool's head coach, views Manchester City's lackluster season as a "one-time" anomaly. He anticipates that the team will re-emerge as title contenders next season.
Manchester City have shown commitment to strengthening their squad, investing £180 million in new players during the January transfer window. Despite their recent form, Liverpool remain cautious, knowing Manchester City were champions for four consecutive seasons. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledges the threat posed by Manchester City, emphasizing the challenge of facing a team with such an impressive legacy.
"They beat Newcastle 4-0 the other day. They were champions four times in a row for a reason. So they deserve all the respect they get and we will definitely give them that." – Virgil van Dijk
Van Dijk further highlighted the difficulty of their upcoming encounter, noting Liverpool's historical struggle to secure victories at Manchester City's home ground, Etihad Stadium. With only one league win there in the past 15 years, Liverpool understand the magnitude of the task ahead.
"But on Sunday, we're going to go there and try to win the game. And we know it's going to be difficult because we haven't won there for a long time in the Premier League, we all know that. But we have to go out there with being brave, together with our fans and give everything that we have and try to get a step closer." – Virgil van Dijk
While Arsenal are also in pursuit of the league title, Liverpool's focus remains firmly on their own performance. Van Dijk emphasized the importance of concentrating on their own results rather than becoming preoccupied with Arsenal's progress.
"Arsenal are chasing and we are trying to win each and every game as well," – Virgil van Dijk
"For us, that's why I said it many times already, we have to just focus on ourselves. And that's the main thing. If we win our games – and that's a tough thing already – then we're going to be good. But we have to just keep focusing." – Virgil van Dijk
Manchester City have endured a challenging season, experiencing one or two difficult months recently. Nonetheless, Slot remains confident in their ability to bounce back next season. He expressed surprise at their current position, given their consistent presence at the top of the league in recent years.
"Everybody is surprised that City is not up there because they've been up there for so many years," – Arne Slot
Despite Manchester City's struggles this season, they remain a formidable opponent. Van Dijk anticipates a tough battle but remains optimistic about Liverpool's chances of securing a crucial victory.
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