Gerrard predicts outcome of Liverpool vs Man City game
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard disclosed that the top-of-the-table clash between Liverpool and Manchester City will be ‘really tough’ and could go either way.
Ahead of Sunday’s encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s side lead the Premier League table with just a point above second-placed Liverpool.
Gerrard talked up the importance of the game for both teams and he has thrown his prediction open.
“You’ll all know what outcome I would like, but I think you have to respect City, they are at home, it’s a really tough game for Liverpool as well,” the former Liverpool captain said, per Birmingham Live.
“I’d be guessing at the outcome of the game because it could go either way for sure.
“I don’t think they’ve got any choice than to have respect for each other. They are both world class operators, managers.
“They have both been very successful and they both manage two of the top teams in the world so I think that leaves you with no choice but to have that instant respect.”
Meanwhile, Gerrard said he is focused on his team assignment with Aston Villa scheduled to battle Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
“It is a mouth-watering game, of course it is. It’s been a fascinating title race and it’s a game that everyone is looking forward to. I’m no different,” he continued.
“I think it’s a wonderful game for everyone to watch at the weekend, but my priority is Aston Villa v Tottenham, my full focus is on that game.
“I’m only really interested in the outcome of the game that I am involved in, but I hope that we’re in a position where we get a good, positive, strong, home performance, the outcome that we want and I can sit and watch it on Sunday like everyone else.”
