Man City out to banish Liverpool Anfield jinx
Return to the scene of their worst defeats last season is a highly anticipated clash
Manchester — Premier League champions Manchester City return to the scene of their worst defeats of last season when they take on title rivals Liverpool in a highly anticipated clash at Anfield on Sunday. City were beaten twice by Juergen Klopp’s team on Merseyside — a 4-3 defeat in the league and a 3-0 reverse in the Champions League quarterfinal, first leg. The matches were thrillers for the neutral fan and another high-octane affair is expected on Sunday. Both teams have made unbeaten starts to the season with six victories from seven games and 19 points each. Pep Guardiola’s side are at the top of the table due to a better goal difference. The manner of Liverpool’s victories, ripping apart City’s defence with their high-pressing and high-speed forward line, left the impression that the Reds may have City’s number. "These are the games you want to win. They are a team in form and at Anfield, we know this will be a difficult game for us," City captain Vincent Kompany said. "But I ...
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