Reaching the final for the last two seasons and winning it in June is a major factor in that. But so too is Anfield, a place where sides are routinely blown away by one of the most ferocious atmospheres in football. That fear factor is something the Liverpool players themselves now sense, according to defender Robertson. No-one will want us.”Reigning champions Liverpool are second favourites do it again, marginally behind Premier League rivals Manchester City in the betting. “We have been excellent in the knockout stages but we know that now we are the champions, everyone wants to beat us.

Source: Daily Mirror December 11, 2019 22:30 UTC