Rewind to the third day of the year at the Etihad Stadium and Liverpool were in a similar position of strength. They lost a frenetic clash 2-1, however, and City relentlessly reeled them in to win an epic title race with 98 points to Liverpool’s 97. It feels like a chance they cannot afford to pass up as they seek a first league title since 1990. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Jan 3. A Midlands derby provides the appetiser for Sunday’s Anfield feast with Wolverhampton Wanderers hosting Aston Villa while Manchester United take on Brighton.

Source: New Strait Times November 07, 2019 03:08 UTC