De Bruyne still expecting 'huge test' from Liverpool at Anfield

Man City star Kevin De Bruyne still expecting ‘huge test’ and ‘intense game’ from Liverpool despite their poor form ahead of the crunch clash at Anfield… with the two sides already separated by 13 POINTS

  • Pep Guardiola’s men take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday
  • Man City already lead their rivals by 13 points going into the match at Anfield
  • Liverpool have endured a poor start to the season, while City are second 

Kevin De Bruyne expects to find the same old Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday despite Jurgen Klopp’s side trailing the champions by 13 points.

Liverpool haven’t been at their best this season though they did defeat City 3-1 in the Community Shield curtain-raiser.

Since then they’ve slumped to defeats against Napoli, Manchester United and Arsenal and been held by Fulham and Brighton.

Kevin De Bruyne is expecting a tough challenge from Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday

Even so, de Bruyne insists they won’t be underestimating their great rivals and will prepare the same as if they were locked in one of their famous title battles.

‘We’re under no illusions it’s going to be a huge test for us,’ vowed de Bruyne. ‘It’s true they haven’t reached the same levels as previous seasons so far but they are dangerous and have so much quality all over the field.

‘Anfield is always a tough place to go but we have won there before and have come close to winning on numerous occasions.

Liverpool have endured their worst start to a Premier League season for a decade

‘Liverpool can hurt you and their 7-1 result against Rangers last week shows how dangerous they are.

‘They have had injuries and a few difficult results so far this season but it will be a challenging and intense game like always.’

City have lost only one of their last 37 league games – a testament to graft as much as guile according to their star playmaker.

‘We are proud of our consistency, but it takes so much hard work on the training ground every day to maintain this standard,’ said de Bruyne.

‘Every single player in our squad plays and trains at the highest level and it brings out the best in everyone.’

City are already 13 points ahead of Liverpool, with De Bruyne among their star performers




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