Sport by Press Association January 22, 2019, 9:03 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Sport newsletter Former Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia believes all the pressure will remain on Manchester City while they are still behind in the title race. Jurgen Klopp’s side are four points clear of the defending champions with 15 matches remaining, although their inexperience in this situation compared to their rivals is being suggested as a potentially-decisive factor. However, Liverpool have dropped just nine points this season and their only defeat came at City, who have lost three times already in letting 13 points slip, so it is Pep Guardiola’s side playing catch up. “I think, at the start of the season, we would have taken being top of the table at this stage,” Garcia, promoting Liverpool’s Legends charity match against AC Milan in March, told Press Association Sport. “If they are still there … [Read more...] about Pressure is on City in the title race, insists former Liverpool star Luis Garcia
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City or Liverpool? Neville reveals who he wants to win the title
Manchester City have the advantage of experience in the Premier League title race over 'emotional' Liverpool, according to United great Gary Neville. City currently sit four points behind Liverpool in the table, and must catch Jurgen Klopp's side to become the first side to retain the Premier League title in ten years. But Liverpool have looked unstoppable this season, losing just once when City won 2-1 at the Etihad earlier this month. And Neville said, despite the points advantage held by Liverpool, he's still backing City to win the league. He told Virgin Radio's Chris Evans Breakfast Show: “I said a few years ago when they were both going for the title that it is like having a choice of two blokes you want to nick your wife! It’s not changed, it’s getting worse! “Do you know something? I have had for the first time in a few weeks that some United fans want Liverpool to win the title because they don’t want to see City win back-to-back titles and start … [Read more...] about City or Liverpool? Neville reveals who he wants to win the title
Premier League transfer news: Man United battle Liverpool for £105m wonderkid
There are just ten days to go until the transfer window shuts as we begin the fourth week of January. There still have not been any blockbuster moves but that could soon change with teams knowing that they are running out of time to add to their squads. Can a new signing help Liverpool or Manchester City make that final push for the title? Or will Spurs bring in a new striker to make up for Harry Kane’s absence? The race for the top four is tighter than it has been all season, so will Chelsea, Arsenal or Manchester United find that new face who can bring them Champions League football next season? And there’s bound to be action further down the table too as everyone knows that the right winter signing can be the difference between Premier League survival and relegation down to the Championship next season. Let’s take a look at the best rumours around the league for Monday, January 21. Gonzalo Higuain will complete his medical at Chelsea on Tuesday ahead of his loan … [Read more...] about Premier League transfer news: Man United battle Liverpool for £105m wonderkid
Liverpool ‘battling’ Man United for £105m wonderkid
There are just ten days to go until the transfer window shuts as we begin the fourth week of January. There still have not been any blockbuster moves but that could soon change with teams knowing that they are running out of time to add to their squads. Can a new signing help Liverpool or Manchester City make that final push for the title? Or will Spurs bring in a new striker to make up for Harry Kane’s absence The race for the top four is tighter than it has been all season, so will Chelsea, Arsenal or Manchester United find that new face who can bring them Champions League football next season? And there’s bound to be action further down the table too as everyone knows that the right winter signing can be the difference between Premier League survival and relegation down to the Championship next season. Let’s take a look at the best rumours around the league for Monday, January 21. Gonzalo Higuain will complete his medical at Chelsea on Tuesday ahead of his loan … [Read more...] about Liverpool ‘battling’ Man United for £105m wonderkid
Liverpool will be without this key player for Leicester clash
Liverpool will be without James Milner for next week's clash with Leicester City. The 33-year-old was sent off in Saturday's 4-3 win over Crystal Palace for a second bookable offence, a late challenge on Wilfred Zaha with the Reds 4-2 up with one minute left. Milner's absence will be a blow for Jurgen Klopp's side, who lead the Premier League by four points ahead of next Wednesday's meeting with City (8pm). Former England international Milner has featured 19 times for Liverpool this season, his trademark versatility seeing him feature at right-back, central midfield and on the left flank. He will serve a one-match suspension for his red card. In the Premier League this season, Milner has scored three goals and creating two. … [Read more...] about Liverpool will be without this key player for Leicester clash