by Basit Jamiu
The two most common rivals in England will face each other again tonight in the Carabao Cup to book a spot in the Quarter final.
This match will decide a lot of things for both the team and players. Ikeja Bird suggests some of the areas to watch out for in the match tonight.
The Return of Erling Haaland
The Man City forward had a huge time to rest while the World Cup was going on.
If he plays today, which is likely, he will be as deadly in front of goal as he was before the break.
Lethargic Players
As many top players will be returning from the World cup, it is important to note that some of them will be coming back with injuries and low motivation.
Especially players that did not win a medal. This feeling will follow them to the club and it will take some time to shake off.
Liverpool’s Underwhelming Performance
Jurgen Klopp’s side had not been one of the top teams since the start of the season.
They have struggled to stay afloat after they offloaded one of their star players Sadio Mane.
This match will be an important cursor towards the next possible action. If the momentum remains the same, they may spend money on new players at the transfer window.
Man City’s Top Form
The premier champions have been in the best form of their lives yet they have not been able to stay at the top of the league table this season due to the Gunners’ impressive performance.
It remains to be seen if they can continue from where they stopped before the break.
Darwin Nunez’s Platform
The Liverpool forward is adapting slowly to his new team.
He is showing great determination and hunger for goals. If he plays today, he will seek to make a big impression on the pitch to convince his side that he is worth the money.
