The pressure is officially on after Arsenal delivered a knockout blow, dismantling Sunderland 3-0 to move nine points clear at the summit. With Aston Villa held to a draw, the burden of the chase falls solely on Manchester City as they head into the cauldron of Anfield this Sunday.
City’s record at Liverpool is notoriously poor—boasting just one win since 2003, a victory that notably occurred in an empty stadium.
Trailing the Gunners by nine points, Pep Guardiola’s side knows that anything less than a win could effectively end their title defense.
Meanwhile, Liverpool has their own ghosts to fight. Currently sitting in sixth after wins by United and Chelsea, the defending champions are five points adrift of the top four.
For Arne Slot, dropping points isn’t just a setback; it’s a threat to their Champions League aspirations. It’s more than a match; it’s a season-defining Super Sunday.