After losing two glorious opportunities to open up the gap over Manchester United at the top of the table, Manchester City will be hoping to get things right against Liverpool.
The Citizens still lead the English Premier League table ahead of Manchester United. However, they are on top through goal difference only.
Like the Red Devils, Manchester City have 45 points from a possible 57. This statistic certainly looks amazing but Roberto Mancini and his men might find more disappointment than pride from it.
Their failure to clinch maximum points in each of their last two encounters could turn out to be a great loss in the long run. Manchester City are probably feeling the pressure as league leaders and Liverpool have vowed to make things even harder for the Citizens.
After all, the Merseyside Reds have problems of their own. They are five places behind Man City and eleven points adrift. Their home record is not convincing while their away form is inconsistent.
“Maybe January 3 [against Manchester City] is going to be the game we get the little bit we deserve for the great play, effort and commitment the players have put in. We'll keep our fingers crossed, Coach Kenny Dalglish told the press ahead of Tuesday’s match.
“To get 2011 out of the way was good for us because I don't think we've had too much luck in the matches we've played in the first part of the season.
“We'll have a look [at the Manchester City match], see how we're going and how we're going to play.”
Last year, Liverpool and Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Both teams are eying victory this time round. While the Citizens are under pressure to bounce back from their shocking defeat away to Sunderland, Liverpool are boiling with passion to build upon the vital 3-1 win they secured against Newcastle United a few days ago.
In terms of wealth and names, defeat is definitely Liverpool’s. However, Kenny Dalglish has not ruled out the possibility of winning on the pitch come Tuesday.
“We've got the utmost respect for what they've done. It's all very well and good saying they've got a lot of money, but they've also got a good team,” Kenny reminded.
“We'll just go and play whatever 11 they put on the pitch. It doesn't matter what they cost. We'll give a lot for the football club and try and get a result.”
Like the Red Devils, Manchester City have 45 points from a possible 57. This statistic certainly looks amazing but Roberto Mancini and his men might find more disappointment than pride from it.
Their failure to clinch maximum points in each of their last two encounters could turn out to be a great loss in the long run. Manchester City are probably feeling the pressure as league leaders and Liverpool have vowed to make things even harder for the Citizens.
After all, the Merseyside Reds have problems of their own. They are five places behind Man City and eleven points adrift. Their home record is not convincing while their away form is inconsistent.
“Maybe January 3 [against Manchester City] is going to be the game we get the little bit we deserve for the great play, effort and commitment the players have put in. We'll keep our fingers crossed, Coach Kenny Dalglish told the press ahead of Tuesday’s match.
“To get 2011 out of the way was good for us because I don't think we've had too much luck in the matches we've played in the first part of the season.
“We'll have a look [at the Manchester City match], see how we're going and how we're going to play.”
Last year, Liverpool and Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Both teams are eying victory this time round. While the Citizens are under pressure to bounce back from their shocking defeat away to Sunderland, Liverpool are boiling with passion to build upon the vital 3-1 win they secured against Newcastle United a few days ago.
In terms of wealth and names, defeat is definitely Liverpool’s. However, Kenny Dalglish has not ruled out the possibility of winning on the pitch come Tuesday.
“We've got the utmost respect for what they've done. It's all very well and good saying they've got a lot of money, but they've also got a good team,” Kenny reminded.
“We'll just go and play whatever 11 they put on the pitch. It doesn't matter what they cost. We'll give a lot for the football club and try and get a result.”
