The highlight of round 13 of the Premier League will be the big match between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. These are two arch-rivals in the tournament for many years. However, the situations of the two sides at the moment are opposite.
Liverpool are flying high under new manager Arne Slot. The Kop are unbeaten in 15 games in all competitions, including 14 wins. In their most recent match, Liverpool easily beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League.
In contrast to Liverpool's rise, Man City is entering the most serious crisis period in coach Pep Guardiola's reign.
The reigning Premier League champions ended a five-match losing streak with a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League. However, the draw was a defeat for the Citizens, as they were three goals ahead but still conceded a draw. This is the first time Man City have gone such a long winless streak under Guardiola.
Man City's crisis stems from a series of injuries to key players. The absence of Rodri and Kovacic has caused a crisis in the central midfield position for The Citizens. However, Guardiola has chosen to increase the attacking pressure to reduce the pressure on the defense.
Guardiola's reckless tactics have cost Man City dearly. The clear proof is that Man City have conceded 17 goals in the last 6 matches, including 7 goals in the last 30 minutes of the match.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are having a balance in both attack and defense. Slot flexibly adapts between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 depending on the opponent, thereby helping Liverpool to be unpredictable and difficult to predict.
If midfield is a problem for Man City, it is Liverpool's strength. The "Red Brigade" possesses a versatile midfield that can constantly switch positions. The ability to develop the ball coherently is the key to Liverpool's rise since the beginning of the season.
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