This has been City's decade. Anfield has struggled to match their progression. It is a scenario that John W. Henry, Liverpool's principal owner, foresaw and feared when he took control of the club eight years ago. In one of his first public statements, Henry made a clear allusion to City when discussing the challenge of keeping his new team financially competitive. "I do not have Sheikh in front of my name," he said.
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City are extending their reach, too, with a worldwide network of clubs that bear their name. A framework is being built to create global domination. And it is happening on Liverpool's doorstep.
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Overall, there is a mixture of admiration and exasperation towards City from Anfield...City's spending power is a source of envy and animosity.
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On the terraces, United are the team to beat but in the boardroom, City are the targets.
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Klopp is arguably second only to Guardiola in terms of glamour and pulling power for potential recruits...Liverpool have the opportunity to put some pressure on City. Yet they still lag a long way behind Guardiola's side.
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On Sunday, the hosts need to make a statement at Anfield...The rivalry will grow but only if Klopp can land a blow on City.
United may always be considered the traditional enemy from Manchester by Liverpudlians, but they know behind closed doors at Anfield that City have become the team to beat. Both now and in the future.
Good article by Tony Evans for ESPNFC.
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City are extending their reach, too, with a worldwide network of clubs that bear their name. A framework is being built to create global domination. And it is happening on Liverpool's doorstep.
...
Overall, there is a mixture of admiration and exasperation towards City from Anfield...City's spending power is a source of envy and animosity.
...
On the terraces, United are the team to beat but in the boardroom, City are the targets.
...
Klopp is arguably second only to Guardiola in terms of glamour and pulling power for potential recruits...Liverpool have the opportunity to put some pressure on City. Yet they still lag a long way behind Guardiola's side.
...
On Sunday, the hosts need to make a statement at Anfield...The rivalry will grow but only if Klopp can land a blow on City.
United may always be considered the traditional enemy from Manchester by Liverpudlians, but they know behind closed doors at Anfield that City have become the team to beat. Both now and in the future.
Good article by Tony Evans for ESPNFC.
