Everything You Need to Know About Manchester City’s Crucial Trip to Liverpool
Manchester City will return to Anfield this Sunday for a high-stakes clash against title rivals Liverpool, as Pep Guardiola‘s men look to end their disappointing run of form.
City are in dire need of a turnaround, having gone six matches without a win across all competitions. In the Premier League, they have suffered three consecutive losses, leaving them trailing Liverpool by eight points. Their midweek Champions League game against Feyenoord seemed promising with a 3-0 lead but ended in a frustrating 3-3 draw.
Speaking ahead of the game, Guardiola acknowledged the challenge Liverpool poses. “Always has been the toughest [to face Liverpool],” he said. “When you’re nine, ten years, always is difficult. I take it like normal. I’m thinking what I can do to the players to help.”
Guardiola emphasized the importance of accepting responsibility: “No blaming, no running from responsibilities. I want it. Here, as a club, you have to win; if you don’t, you are in trouble. What we’ve done in the last eight years, I have people who rely on me to do it.”
The manager also highlighted his commitment to rebuilding: “I want the opportunity to rebuild the team in many aspects until the end of the season. I ask for this challenge.”
Match Details
- Kick-Off Time: The match starts at 4 PM on Sunday, December 1.
- UK TV Coverage: Fans can watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 3:30 PM.
- Streaming Options: The match can also be streamed via Now TV or the Sky Sports app.
- International Viewing: Overseas fans can catch the action through the Premier League’s international broadcast partners.
Highlights
- Match highlights will air on BBC One’s Match of the Day 2 at 10:30 PM on Sunday.
- They’ll also be available shortly after the game on the Sky Sports website and app and City’s official YouTube channel.
This showdown is pivotal, with Liverpool having lost just once in their last 12 games and looking to extend their lead to 11 points. For City, a win could reignite their title challenge, but failure to secure three points might deepen their struggles. All eyes will be on Anfield as the reigning champions fight to stay in the race.
