LIVERPOOL vs MANCHESTER CITY Aug 26 15:00 GMT
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:00 am
The BPL Champions make their way to Anfield this Sunday aiming to bag 3 points to maintain their lead over their neighbours as well as to ensure they don't fall behind Chelsea. Sergio Aguero will only be able to return after the international break, but with players like Dzeko, Balotelli and Tevez, he won't be entirely missed especially against a Liverpool defense which are unable to call upon the services of Danish international Daniel Agger. The other injury concern for City is Gareth Barry so it's expected that either De Jong or Rodwell starts in his place.
Based on the Community Shield game, while City have a mouth-watering array of attacking talents, they were vulnerable at the back. But then again, they were up against an impressive attacking duo of Mata and Hazard. Liverpool on the other hand are unable to boast such attacking talents bar Suarez, and Steven Gerrard, whose captaincy should be reviewed based on his sorry displays which are becoming all to frequent.
My prediction is that we'll either draw 0-0 or lose 0-2. The man to watch would be Yaya Toure. Though he plays in a rather defensive position, his ability to shoot from range shouldn't be underestimated. Hopefully Fabio Borini plays today as the main striker and not on the wings. Would prefer someone like Suarez, Gerrard or Sterling there. Though it's unlikely that Sterling will start, so expect Downing to line-up on the left side of attack.
Based on the Community Shield game, while City have a mouth-watering array of attacking talents, they were vulnerable at the back. But then again, they were up against an impressive attacking duo of Mata and Hazard. Liverpool on the other hand are unable to boast such attacking talents bar Suarez, and Steven Gerrard, whose captaincy should be reviewed based on his sorry displays which are becoming all to frequent.
My prediction is that we'll either draw 0-0 or lose 0-2. The man to watch would be Yaya Toure. Though he plays in a rather defensive position, his ability to shoot from range shouldn't be underestimated. Hopefully Fabio Borini plays today as the main striker and not on the wings. Would prefer someone like Suarez, Gerrard or Sterling there. Though it's unlikely that Sterling will start, so expect Downing to line-up on the left side of attack.