The concentration levels have been a lot better than they have when they’ve been winning fours and fives
Paul Merson on Manchester City
Liverpool can go back to the summit if they beat Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.
But Merson has warned them City are focused more than ever and reckons they will win their next three matches at least.
City host Watford next weekend before clashes against Fulham [away] and Cardiff [home].
“Them games are just pure concentration,” Merson said.
Man City have been extra focused in recent matches, says Merson (Image: SKY SPORTS)
Man City leapfrogged Liverpool with a win at Bournemouth on Saturday (Image: GETTY)
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“The only time Man City sort of get beat or struggle is when they’re, I wouldn’t say their attitude, but they just get complacent.
“They turn up and think ‘we’re just going to wipe the floor here’.
“I do think over the last couple of games that’s been cranked up.
“Even though they’ve only won 1-0, the concentration levels have been a lot better than they have when they’ve been winning fours and fives, because teams have still had chances to score goals.