Roy Keane has claimed the Premier League title race could be over for Manchester Metropolis in the event that they endure defeat in opposition to Liverpool subsequent weekend.
Arne Slot’s facet 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, dwell on Sky Sports activities, on Sunday December 1.
Metropolis suffered their fifth defeat in a row once they had been crushed 4-0 at dwelling by Tottenham on Saturday – the longest shedding streak of Pep Guardiola’s teaching profession – and can now play the league leaders in a determined try to preserve their title hopes alive.
“Eight points clear. I bet they cannot believe it,” Keane stated following Liverpool’s 3-2 victory in opposition to Southampton on Tremendous Sunday.
“Liverpool have been wonderful and have each likelihood of profitable this title. In the event that they flip up at their best, 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 beneath Slot, as they proceed to learn from the struggles of each Metropolis and Arsenal.
“It’s been a dream start for them,” Redknapp stated on Sky Sports activities. “Man City are struggling and Arsenal have injuries, it is perfect for them right now.
“Who is aware of, Liverpool may get an harm and so they may need to endure for some time. To date for Arne Slot, that’s the place you wish to be. Nice place for Christmas. Hold everybody match and preserve 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 properly conscious of the menace 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,” stated 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.”
