Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview - Champions still with plenty to fight for at the Etihad
THE DETAILS
Venue – Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee – Anthony Taylor
Date & Time – Thursday, July 2nd @ 20:15
Current Odds – Manchester City 21/20, Draw 29/10, Liverpool 23/10
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Liverpool arrive at the Etihad Stadium as Premier League champions, reigning Champions League holders, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup winners. That's not bad, is it? If ever a team was deserving of a guard of honour from their peers, Liverpool is that team.
The Reds won …
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Anyone who reads my work or has to suffer through my endless tweets will know that I am a big admirer of Henderson.
A player who has been almost ridiculously maligned by some down the years, he has now forged quite a career at Liverpool, captaining the Reds to Champions League glory.
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Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the game, Gini Wijnaldum couldn't hide his delight with the result while also commenting on the str0ng start City had made in the …