Murphy tells Arsenal how to beat Man City after Guardiola’s side draw at Liverpool

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Published on 2024-03-11 10:36:55

In a match that ended in a 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, Danny Murphy believes that Liverpool has set the example for other teams, including Arsenal, on how to secure a positive result against City for the remainder of the season. The game saw Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half penalty cancel out John Stones’ first-half goal.

With this draw, both Arsenal and Liverpool are now tied at the top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City trailing by just one point as they head into the final stretch of the season. Arsenal will have a three-week break before facing Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in their next league match.

Murphy acknowledged the challenge of replicating Liverpool’s tactics against Man City but pointed out successful instances where other teams have managed to do so, such as Chelsea and Tottenham. L

Murphy said on Match of the Day 2: “It’s very hard to do but we’ve seen it on a couple of occasions.

“Chelsea did it twice, scored four at home and got the draw in the away game. Tottenham did it when they went to City, scored three goals there.

“You need good players who have the physicality and the athleticism to cope with Man City. If you have that and the mentality and belief that you’re as good as them you can cause them problems.”

Manchester City midfielder Rodri expressed the team’s need for a break during the international break to recharge before the final push of the season. He highlighted the importance of winning the remaining games to secure the Premier League title.

Reflecting on the match against Liverpool, Rodri described it as an incredible game where both teams had their moments. He acknowledged Liverpool’s strong second half and the challenges of facing their high press. Despite a few mistakes, he noted the importance of competing and securing a point against a strong opponent like Liverpool.

Overall, Rodri emphasized the mentality and adaptability of the team in different game situations. While the team wanted all three points, he acknowledged the fair outcome of a draw in a tough match like the one against Liverpool.

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