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Published on 2024-03-08 20:30:00
Former top-flight manager Sam Allardyce has shared his prediction for the upcoming Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool. Despite City’s recent successes against Manchester United and in the Champions League, Allardyce believes they will face a tough test against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
In a recent episode of the podcast “No Tippy Tippy Football,” Allardyce expressed his thoughts on the match, highlighting the importance of Liverpool’s senior players being fit to handle City. He commented on City’s defensive vulnerabilities this season, noting that they have conceded more goals than usual. As a result, Allardyce predicts that the match will end in a draw.
The injury woes of key Liverpool players such as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota, combined with City’s leaky defense, have set the stage for a closely contested match. Both teams are neck and neck in the league standings, with only one point separating them. A draw on Sunday is not ideal for either side, as they look to secure crucial points in the title race.
City’s defensive record this season, with 27 goals conceded in 27 games, is cause for concern, especially against a potent Liverpool attack. Despite City’s success in front of goal, they have scored fewer goals than Liverpool and other contenders like Arsenal. Allardyce’s prediction of a draw reflects the uncertainty surrounding this highly anticipated encounter at Anfield.
As the league title race heats up, both Manchester City and Liverpool will be eager to come out on top in Sunday’s showdown. With key players missing for both sides and defensive vulnerabilities on display, a draw seems like a plausible outcome for this crucial match.
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