Manchester City are being written off for today’s match but that may suit them as they take on Liverpool | OneFootball

Heading into today’s massive Premier League clash with Liverpool, Manchester City has been all but written off. The consensus seems to be that world champions will be blown away by Arne Slot’s side at Anfield. Based on the form of the two teams heading into today’s game, that view is a fair assessment. But as Pep Guardiola’s side look to get back on track perhaps entering today’s game as the underdog is the best thing for Manchester City.

You only have to look at the previews for today’s game to see what the consensus is about today’s result. Here are two examples of the prevailing view about today’s match. Speaking on the Overlap US, Gary Neville believes Liverpool could run all over Manchester City today. He shared his view on today’s game when he said: “Jamie Redknapp mentioned this and I thought it was a really good point, where he said that the pressure, all of a sudden, in this fixture is on Liverpool in the sense that everyone will expect Liverpool to win because everyone is beating City! What will that do to Liverpool? I think Liverpool will win. Looking at City at this moment in time, when you feel that intensity and passion that Liverpool have, I think they could run all over them is my gut feeling.”

Jonathan Wilson has written for the Guardian that he believes that Manchester City are a club imploding. Wilson further reports that Liverpool could land a massive blow if they are to beat the world champions at Anfield. Wilson also looks at Manchester City’s current injury and squad issues and states his case as to why we may be seeing the end of Manchester City’s era of dominance.

Entering today’s game with their backs against the wall may Manchester City.

The reports listed above are just two examples of the prevailing view on today’s game. Manchester City appear to be there for the taking for Liverpool to land a devastating blow on the world champions season. Based on Manchester City’s recent form and Liverpool’s strong start to the season those views aren’t without merit. Liverpool are deservedly entering today’s match as favourites.

But after being written off by all and sundry Manchester City must hit back today. Gary Neville’s point that the pressure is on Liverpool could play into Manchester City’s hands. They can enter Anfield only focused on themselves. There is a way out for their poor run of form and it must start today at Anfield. Entering today’s match as underdogs may suit Pep Guardiola’s side. If the City manager and his players can tap into the narrative surrounding the game it may motivate them to return to form today.

It will be tough for Manchester City today at Anfield, there is no escaping that fact. Arne Slot’s side have been a force so far this season. Pep Guardiola’s side has looked to be struggling to maintain their high level of seasons past. But entering today’s game being written off by the football media may be a source of inspiration for Pep Guardiola and his team. Motivation can come in many forms and that may be something City can tap into as they seek to revive their fortunes at Anfield.