Jamie Carragher has made a striking prediction ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.
The high-stakes encounter sees league leaders Liverpool, with an eight-point advantage over second-placed City, aiming to tighten their grip on the title race.
City’s recent slump of six games without a win adds immense pressure to their title defense, as a loss could leave them trailing Liverpool by 11 points.
Carragher, though hesitant, believes such a gap could end City’s title hopes, stating, “If City lose to Liverpool, their title defense is over before Christmas.”
This remark underscores the importance of the showdown for Pep Guardiola’s side, who have historically dominated the Premier League with six titles in the last seven seasons.
City’s recent form has been shaky, highlighted by their dramatic 3-3 draw against Feyenoord despite holding a 3-0 lead. While confidence remains at the Etihad, even loyal fans like Noel Gallagher acknowledge the challenge, emphasizing City’s strength in chasing but admitting to tempered expectations for Sunday’s match.
Liverpool, on the other hand, remain the only team to break City’s dominance in recent years, having secured the league title in 2019-20.
For the first time in seven years, City are not favorites in a Premier League clash, with bookmakers giving Liverpool the edge.
With four consecutive league losses, City’s odds have drifted, making them 7/2 to reclaim the title this season, trailing both Arsenal and Liverpool in the market.
Sunday’s match could mark a pivotal moment in the campaign as Liverpool look to assert their dominance further.