Arne Slot can extend outrageous Liverpool record by condemning Pep Guardiola to more misery
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Arne Slot is looking to go one better on his already glittering record as Liverpool manager.
Liverpool host Manchester City on Sunday at Anfield as both sides bid for important points at the top of the table.
This will be Arne Slot's first meeting with both Man City and boss Pep Guardiola.
None of Liverpool's last six managers have lost their first ever league meeting with the Premier League’s reigning champions, since Roy Evans' 1-0 loss to Manchester United in 1993-94.
Liverpool could extend their stellar start to the season with a win over the champions, whilst also putting an 11 point gap between them at the top of the table.
Slot’s side enter the match fresh from a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League through goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.
Despite playing with their second choice goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher showed his prowess once again, saving a penalty from Kylian Mbappe to maintain a clean sheet over the champions.
As for Man City, they visit Anfield off the back of a string of five defeats and a draw.
It’s been 34 days since the Premier League champions last enjoyed a win in any competition, though Liverpool boss slot had high praise of Pep Guardiola.
“I don’t think anyone in the last eight or nine years – or even longer – would have said that City at home or away [is] easy,” Slot said.
He continued: “They are still a very good team. One of the reasons why I think Pep Guardiola is the best manager in the world is he always comes up with solutions.
“His problem now might be that Rodri is out but we all know, at least I think, he will come up with a [solution and] that their form will come again – hopefully after Sunday.
Speaking on whether it’s mainly to do with injuries to key players which has affected City’s form, Slot responded: “I’m hoping we are not facing those same problems but if it does, then we have to make sure it doesn’t hurt us that much. But it always helps if your star player doesn’t get injured.
Should Manchester City win at Anfield, they will reduce Liverpool’s gap to just six points, although should the home side win it will be an 11-point deficit.
Arsenal and Chelsea will also bid to close the gap with both sides tied on 22 points before their fixtures across the weekend.
