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Liverpool be vigilant when visiting Etihad Stadium This weekend. Because, the Reds haven’t won for a long time Manchester City That.
Liverpool as the top of the English League standings will try to maintain a distance of eight points with Arsenal in second place. Moreover, Arsenal will play first, Saturday (2/22/2025), so that it can put pressure on Liverpool.
City did not appear as fast as the previous seasons this season, so Liverpool may be more favored to win. However, it is worth remembering that City is actually uphill later.
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Since Christmas, only Liverpool and Arsenal have more points than City who won 17 points, five wins, two series, and one defeat.
Plus the fact that Liverpool again blocked when he was away to the English League championship headquarters. From the last 15 trips, Liverpool only won once with a score of 4-1 in November 2015.
At that time City was still trained by Manuel Pellegrini, and since being handled by Pep Guardiola, they were even so dominant with eight wins and six series.
Seeing Liverpool who were stagnant to his steps lately, City at least had the potential to tackle his rival steps. Can City do it?
“Etihad is still a difficult place to conquer. Since I am here, as I recall, our record is not good there, maybe we only have a few draws and are nothing more than that. This is always a difficult place for us,” said Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson on the club’s official website.
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How do you approach this matchup, given your team’s historical struggles at the Etihad?
Table of Contents
- 1. How do you approach this matchup, given your team’s historical struggles at the Etihad?
- 2. Archyde Exclusive: A Chat with Liverpool’s Defender, Andrew Robertson, Ahead of the Etihad Clash
- 3. Manchester City vs Liverpool: A New Challenge?
- 4. City’s Resurgence and Liverpool’s Defences
- 5. The psychology of playing away: Can Liverpool finally win at the etihad?
Archyde Exclusive: A Chat with Liverpool’s Defender, Andrew Robertson, Ahead of the Etihad Clash
As Liverpool travels to the Etihad Stadium, we catch up with the reds’ versatile left-back, Andrew Robertson, to discuss the upcoming clash with Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: A New Challenge?
Liverpool, currently atop the English league, faces a challenging away game against Manchester City. How do you approach this matchup,given your team’s historical struggles at the Etihad?
Robertson: “Well,first of all,every game in the Premier League is a challenge,especially when facing a top team like Manchester City. We’re aware of our past struggles there, but this is a new season with a new mindset. We’ve grown since the last time we stepped foot in the Etihad, and we’ll be giving it our best shot to maintain our league position.”
City’s Resurgence and Liverpool’s Defences
Manchester City has had an uplifting run since Christmas, matching Liverpool’s points tally. What do you think of their resurgence, and how are you preparing Liverpool’s defense to tackle this threat?
Robertson: “City has always been a strong team, and Pep Guardiola knows how to turn things around. They’ve found their rythm again, and that makes them more dangerous.As for our defence,we’re working on our cohesion,interaction,and solidity.It’s going to be a tough game, but we’re ready for it.”
The psychology of playing away: Can Liverpool finally win at the etihad?
Given Liverpool’s poor record at the Etihad under Guardiola, and the psychological challenge that presents, how do you and your teammates approach this game mentally?
Robertson: “You’re right; the psychological factor is crucial. It’s important not to dwell on past results. We need to stay focused, believe in our abilities, and play our game. It’s not about the history or the records; it’s about what we do on the pitch on matchday. We have the quality and the belief to-change our fortunes at the Etihad.”
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