Jamie Carragher expects defending champions Manchester Metropolis to be held by struggling Liverpool this weekend, whereas Gary Neville says it will likely be ‘fascinating’ to see how Virgil van Dijk copes with Erling Haaland.
Man Metropolis journey to Anfield on Sunday for a mouth-watering conflict between the 2 stand-out groups within the Premier League in recent times.
Liverpool completed only one level behind Pep Guardiola’s facet final season however already discover themselves 13 factors adrift of Man Metropolis this time period.
The Reds have received simply two of their opening eight league video games to slide to eleventh, 4 factors above the relegation zone.
Manchester Metropolis, in the meantime, are the one unbeaten group but within the English top-flight, though they continue to be one level behind early Premier League leaders Arsenal.
‘I don’t count on Liverpool to take a backward step – it’s not their type,’ Carragher advised Sky Sports activities when requested for his prediction.
‘They’re at Anfield so I count on to make use of the gang and be actually aggressive and make it as tough as they will for Manchester Metropolis. I feel it will likely be a tricky recreation for each.
‘Manchester Metropolis don’t have an awesome file at Anfield however Liverpool are up in opposition to one of the best group on the planet. I feel it will likely be an awesome recreation and a draw once more – 1-1 or 2-2 like final season.’
Carragher additionally believes Liverpool ought to give attention to stopping Kevin De Bruyne fairly than Haaland, who has scored 20 targets in 12 video games since becoming a member of Man Metropolis final summer time.
The previous England defender added: ‘Two Manchester Metropolis gamers soar out as gamers to observe for Liverpool – Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, however they’re nearly like a bundle collectively!
‘I’d nearly be extra targeted on De Bruyne fairly than Haaland on this recreation. When you cease De Bruyne, you're taking 50 per cent away from Haaland in addition to the connection the 2 have gotten is there already. And for me, De Bruyne is one of the best midfielder on the planet.
‘Sure, Haaland has been an absolute sensation within the Premier League however he wants servicing and you'll’t get anybody higher than De Bruyne.
‘Whenever you’ve acquired one of the best passer of the ball that the Premier League has ever seen, it actually helps when you have got Haaland up entrance.
‘If Haaland was taking part in for Liverpool proper now, there’s no manner he would have scored the quantity of targets he has now as he wouldn’t have had that high quality behind him, plus the best way Liverpool are taking part in proper now.’
Neville, in the meantime, insists he ‘can't wait’ for the battle between Haaland and out-of-sorts Liverpool defender Van Dijk.
The Manchester United legend stated: ‘I nonetheless suppose, it doesn't matter what type Liverpool are in and the place they're, Sunday will nonetheless really feel just like the hardest recreation they [City] are going to face.
‘Look, on the finish of the day you realize what I really feel about these two golf equipment, however on Sunday you may’t assist however consider Haaland in opposition to Van Dijk.
‘You simply can’t cease enthusiastic about how that’s going to play out. The very best centre-back on the planet for the final three or 4 years, who has struggled a bit bit extra this season.
‘However he’s in opposition to this absolute phenomenon. That Liverpool again line, which pushes up with house in behind… I’m fascinated by that, I can’t look ahead to it, to be trustworthy.’
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