ILiverpool are set to once again defeat Josep Guardiola’s Manchester City this weekend, but the most dangerous weapon in the Reds’ arsenal is already well known, but the Cityzens have yet to find a way to solve it.
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His name is Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian superstar has shone in the Premier League since joining Anfield in 2017. But no opponent has suffered more from his speed, composure and relentless finishing than Manchester City.
And the numbers prove it. Salah vs. Manchester City has turned into a nightmare from which they cannot wake up. This includes being involved in 15 of Liverpool’s last 20 goals against City in the Premier League (9 goals, 6 assists). He is also involved in the most goals in league history against City.
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Only Manchester United (22) have more total goal contributions from Salah than City (21). Every time Liverpool and City play, Salah appears. Every time the Etihad Stadium tries to silence him, he takes up the megaphone.
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With his goal against Aston Villa, Salah moved level with Wayne Rooney for the most goals and assists for a Premier League club. Not only is he scoring goals, he is also creating chances with the same regularity. And in games against City, those moments always have a huge impact on the game.
Liverpool travel to Manchester this Sunday in what could be a major turning point in the race for the Premier League title. This will also be the 199th meeting between the two clubs, with Liverpool winning 95 and Cityzens 52.
Last season, Liverpool beat City 2-0 in both league games, the same number of defeats Pep has endured against the Reds in his last 12 games. Even away from home, history takes on a reddish tint. Liverpool will be aiming for their first consecutive away win against City since 1991. Something has to give and Salah tends to be the one to take.
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At the other end of the pitch, Erling Haaland continues his scoring rampage, with 98 goals in 107 Premier League games and a chance to become the fastest player in league history to reach 100 goals. But what if the spotlight shines on the Etihad Airways lawn?
Salah is the one who will grow. The forward was a thorn in Guardiola’s tactical genius from the moment he arrived. He is exactly the type of problem City don’t want coming into their defense, which was already showing cracks earlier this season.
Pep Guardiola’s dynasty has conquered just about everything English football has thrown at it. With the exception of Mo Salah, the Premier League’s most relentless giant killer. Sunday is not the only time Liverpool need him. They need to let him go. If that happens, Manchester City’s worst nightmare will once again come true.
