Liverpool vs Man City - Premier League (18/19 - Game 8)

[labourRed]

I thought Oxlade was out for a full season.....that quote suggests it might be sooner?!??

Still in rehab, unlikely to be back before the end of season. Obviously the sooner the better. I thought the quote was unfair - as rehab can't be rushed - but unsure of the reason behind it obviously.

[spud_gun]

Will Mendy be fit for them?

Huge boost to us if he isn't playing.

[RedReet]

Will Mendy be fit for them?

Huge boost to us if he isn't playing.

Is it? He was badly exposed against Salah last year before Mané was sent off.

[Yozza]

Is it? He was badly exposed against Salah last year before Mané was sent off.

That was the real Salah - we've got the cloned one this season; the real one is holed up in an egyptian jail...

[Yozza]

Liverpool responsible for Man City bus safety - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says they "shouldn't need the police to protect the bus" on their first return to Anfield since April's hostile Champions League tie against Liverpool.

On that occasion, the City bus was pelted with objects as it arrived at the stadium before a 3-0 defeat.

"It is something for Liverpool, not me," said Guardiola when asked about a possible repeat on Sunday.

"The best way to protect the bus is for Liverpool fans to go into the stadium."

City are planning to use a different route this time, and have reportedly fitted their bus with 15 outward-facing cameras to capture any aggressive behaviour.

Coach Manuel Estiarte filmed the approach to Anfield in April, posting the footage - complete with the sound of objects hitting the bus - on social media.

In September, Merseyside Police said no arrests had been made over the incident.

Some City fans have considered arriving on Merseyside early to line the route to the stadium in an attempt to prevent any repeat.

But Guardiola insists it should not be necessary.

"Why do our fans have to protect our bus? Are you kidding me? We shouldn't need the police to protect the bus," said the Spaniard.

City finished 25 points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League last season, but succumbed to a 5-1 aggregate defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals.

One of only two league defeats suffered by Guardiola's side in their title-winning campaign also came at Anfield, when they lost 4-3 in January.

The two are level on points at the top of the table this season, with City ahead courtesy of goal difference.

"They have a lot of weapons to attack you," said Guardiola.

"They are masters at taking advantage of your mistakes. They are a top side and a good contender. They deserve all the credit they get."

[Phoenix07]

[B]
"They have a lot of weapons to attack you," said Guardiola.

A bit harsh on our players.

[Shaggy]

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[rodo]

wish the crying ****ers would shut up about this ****ing bus

[ChesterDave]

The retort to them moaning about the bus is;

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Watch the ****ers squirm.

[Fosterbloke]

I wonder what happened to Keita for him to be substituted and sent to hospital?

Doesn't sound like the kind of thing you brush off..

[vlahka]

After our dodgy few games and UTDs BS win, I expect us to lose. All the front players are out of form. They all look like they need a rest.

[ChesterDave]

We'll thrash them by at least 3 clear goals

[baitman]

As ever, its our midfield i worry about.
They have been quite poor the last few games and they then means our attack is stuttering as we lack fluidity.
On odd occasions we have them playing at a hugh standard but often they revert to poor play and the passing is a yard behind instead of half a yard in front so we can maintain momentum.

We can outdefend city, possibly match or exceed them in attack when our lads are on form but our midfield is our weak link.

[baitman]

Coach is ready to run the guantlet...

[Shaggy]

Blimey

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