Roy Keane has claimed the Premier League title race can be over for Manchester Metropolis in the event that they endure defeat towards Liverpool subsequent weekend.
Arne Slot’s aspect opened up an eight-point hole on final season’s champions on the prime of the desk, with the 2 heavyweights of English soccer set to face-off at Anfield, reside on Sky Sports activities, on Sunday December 1.
Metropolis suffered their fifth defeat in a row after they had been overwhelmed 4-0 at residence by Tottenham on Saturday – the longest dropping streak of Pep Guardiola’s teaching profession – and can now play the league leaders in a determined try and maintain their title hopes alive.
“Eight points clear. I bet they cannot believe it,” Keane mentioned following Liverpool’s 3-2 victory towards Southampton on Tremendous Sunday.
“Liverpool have been glorious and have each likelihood of profitable this title. In the event that they flip up at their best possible, with the followers behind them, and beat Metropolis – what a press release it might be.
“It might be over for them [City] subsequent week in the event that they lose to Liverpool.
“It’s a big test to deal with that expectation. Can City bounce back next week?”
Redknapp: Dream begin for Slot
Jamie Redknapp echoed the positivity surrounding Liverpool’s begin underneath Slot, as they proceed to profit from the struggles of each Metropolis and Arsenal.
“It’s been a dream start for them,” Redknapp mentioned on Sky Sports activities. “Man City are struggling and Arsenal have injuries, it is perfect for them right now.
“Who is aware of, Liverpool would possibly get an harm and so they might need to endure for some time. To date for Arne Slot, that’s the place you wish to be. Nice place for Christmas. Preserve everybody match and maintain ticking over.
“It’s been a Premier League blockbuster over the last few years, especially at Anfield. A lot of those times, City have not got the result they wanted. This will be a change as Liverpool will be favourites, it brings an expectation and more pressure. They might have to be more patient.”
Salah: We wish to stretch the lead
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah loved the win over Saints as he scored twice however is effectively conscious of the risk Metropolis nonetheless pose forward of their showdown subsequent weekend.
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“Hopefully we keep going in that direction. We have a game against them so hopefully we win it and go ahead by 11 points,” mentioned Salah.
“Man City is Man City. They had a bad time now but they have a great coach and great players. Hopefully we can beat them.”
