November 28th 2024.
Renowned Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, has some bold predictions for the upcoming match between Manchester City and Liverpool. According to him, Liverpool is the clear favorite for the Premier League title and is likely to tighten their hold on the top spot with a win against City this weekend.
After taking over as manager for the legendary Jurgen Klopp in the summer, Arne Slot has had an impressive start with the best record of any Premier League manager in history. Liverpool has only failed to win two out of their first 12 matches, giving them a comfortable eight-point lead over defending champions City. Even in cup matches, Liverpool has been unbeatable, winning every single one since the start of the 2024/25 season.
This weekend, they will face City, a team that has undergone significant changes since their fourth consecutive title win last season. City is currently on a disastrous six-game losing streak, the worst in Pep Guardiola's entire managerial career. In a preview of the match on TNT Sports, former Manchester United and England defender, Ferdinand, confidently stated that if he had to put his money on any team to win the league and Champions League right now, it would be Liverpool.
Ferdinand's former United and England teammate, Gary Neville, also shared a similar prediction for City's current state. He believes they look vulnerable under Guardiola's leadership, and their upcoming match against Liverpool will be a real test for them. Neville is also doing the commentary for the match and is excited to see how it unfolds.
Neville also mentioned that the pressure is on Liverpool to win this game, as everyone expects them to beat City, who have been losing to almost every team lately. However, he believes that this pressure could actually work in Liverpool's favor, as they thrive in intense and passionate matches.
Despite this, Neville acknowledges the achievements of City's players and the impact Guardiola has had on the team in the past few years. He also mentions that there is always a chance for a team like City to surprise everyone and make a comeback, but his gut feeling is that Liverpool will come out on top.
The hype for this match is real, and even with City's recent struggles, no one can deny that they are a formidable team. However, the current form and confidence of Liverpool make them the clear favorite. It will be a thrilling encounter, and we can't wait to see how it all plays out.
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