Paul Merson has predicted an entertaining 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend.
Liverpool visit the Premier League leaders in a massive contest which could potentially decide the Premier League title.
Eight games apiece to play, the Reds are only one point behind Pep Guardiola’s outfit at the summit.
There’s no doubt that Jurgen Klopp’s troops have been in scintillating form for the entire calendar year thus far and few would be surprised if the Anfield outfit returned to Merseyside with an enormous three points.
However, Merson believes that a score draw is on the horizon at Eastlands on Sunday.
He told Sportskeeda: “I think this game will end 2-2, meaning the two sides will carry on just as they were for the rest of the Premier League season. If it ends all square, it’s a massive advantage for Manchester City, as their fate will rest in their own hands. If the Cityzens draw the game and still end up losing the title, I’d be shocked.”
Detrimental
It really is the biggest contest between Liverpool and the Sky Blues for quite a while and it’ll be fascinating to see what the encounter materialises.
However, the Reds cannot lose.
That would be devastating for Klopp’s side because going four points behind this Manchester City side, with seven Premier League outings to play, might well spell the end of their title bid.
Not only that, but the disappointment might drip into Liverpool’s other competitions, with the Merseysiders still in the running to win a quadruple this season.
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