Man City hero Shaun Goater explains why title race isn't over even if Liverpool win clash
Manchester City legend Shaun Goater doesn’t think the Premier League title race would be over if Liverpool beat the Citizens at Anfield on Sunday, despite the fact they would go nine points clear at the top of the table.
It is still early and Manchester City still have so much potential
Shaun Goater
“Football is funny,” Goater told the Daily Mail. “It is about momentum, and right now Liverpool are in a great period.
“They are getting a bit of luck, and in some games they are scoring late and that is keeping the momentum.
“It is still very, very early in the season and the league is just as competitive.
“I saw Aston Villa play Man City and I thought they would win, but wow it was tight.
Man City news: Riyad Mahrez missed a penalty against Liverpool last season (Image: GETTY Images)
“That shows me there a number of teams that can play against Liverpool and Manchester City and get a result.
“If it was around February, then it would be completely different, but it is still early and Manchester City still have so much potential.”
The two teams played out a 0-0 draw at Anfield last season, as both teams appeared to cancel each other out.
Riyad Mahrez missed a last-minute penalty that would’ve given City their first win at Liverpool in 16 years.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Man City news: Liverpool lost to Napoli earlier this season (Image: GETTY Images)
But, Liverpool remain unbeaten this season in the Premier League, having only lost a competitive match to Napoli in the Champions League.
City, meanwhile, have already lost to both Norwich City and Wolves in the league.
A defeat for Guardiola could see his side slip to fourth in the Premier League table.
Leicester City and Chelsea can leapfrog Citizens if they win their matches before City travel to Merseyside.