Liverpool vs Man City: How Arne Slot’s Reds could potentially end the reigning Premier League champions’ title challenge before Christmas.
Has Christmas come early for Liverpool? Arne Slot’s Reds face a wounded Manchester City on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports, with a golden opportunity to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Kick-off is at 4pm, and Liverpool will surely be relishing their chance to land a potentially decisive blow to their rivals’ title defence.
The league leaders take on a Manchester City side in disarray, winless in six games and visibly struggling to rediscover their dominance. This moment feels serendipitous for Liverpool. With City appearing vulnerable and shaken, the timing couldn’t be better for Slot’s team to capitalize. Rarely have the stars aligned so favorably, offering Liverpool the chance to effectively eliminate their strongest rivals from the title race before Christmas.
Sunday’s match will not only highlight Liverpool’s title ambitions but also underscore the sharp decline of Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions, should City fall yet again. What awaits Liverpool is far from the formidable City of old—a team recently undone by Feyenoord, Eredivisie’s fourth-placed side. A win at Anfield could be both a statement and a significant step toward reclaiming the Premier League crown.
“If Liverpool turn up with their best performance and the fans behind them, it could be a defining moment in the title race,” said Roy Keane. “If City lose, it’s over for them.” With the stakes sky-high, Liverpool’s quest for silverware could take a massive leap forward this weekend.