Man City eye chance to turn the screw on Liverpool
Only a few weeks ago Klopp's side appeared firmly in the driving seat with a first title since 1990 tantalisingly within reach, but four draws have opened the door for Guardiola’s side
London — Having reeled Liverpool in, champions Manchester City have a chance to start turning the screw on Juergen Klopp’s side as they host Watford on Saturday, a day before their stuttering title rivals play Burnley. Only a few weeks ago Liverpool appeared firmly in the driving seat with a first English title since 1990 tantalisingly within reach, but four draws in their last six matches opened the door for Pep Guardiola’s side. City have not been shy in barging through it and five successive league victories have taken them a point clear with both sides having nine games left to play. Victory over a Watford side smashed 5-0 by Klopp’s team on their last away outing would give them some daylight and heap pressure on Liverpool to get all three points against a Burnley side scrapping to stay clear of the relegation zone. Klopp was defiant after Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Everton left City above them for the first time since December with both teams having played the same number of games. ...
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