Rio Ferdinand observed a rare occurrence among Manchester City’s players as they struggled against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
In a captivating 1-1 draw on Merseyside, both teams left plenty of questions lingering in the Premier League title race.
Despite City having their chances, including Phil Foden hitting the bar and Jeremy Doku striking the post late on, it’s evident that Liverpool may feel they squandered the better opportunities.
Ferdinand expressed amazement at Liverpool’s relentless pressure on Manchester City
On a different day, Luis Diaz might have secured a hat-trick, and controversy arose with a potential penalty denied after Doku’s clash with Alexis Mac Allister.
While Liverpool will rue not clinching all three points, they can draw significant confidence from their performance. Conversely, City might find solace in escaping with a draw.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand noted the apparent perplexity of Manchester City’s players in their attempts to contain the relentless Reds.
“I thought City or a draw. But this was the first time, I saw Klopp said it after, they were on the ropes, City. It’s the first time I’ve seen them in a long time where I saw their established players look at each other and say ‘we’re in a battle today. We’re under pressure’,” he said.
A top-notch and relentless performance
The performance showcased by Liverpool hints at something exceptional unfolding this season.
Already securing the Carabao Cup with a stunning victory over Chelsea, they persist in contending for three additional trophies.
Given Jurgen Klopp’s remarkable tenure, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Carabao Cup wasn’t the last trophy lifted.
Despite Sunday’s outcome falling short of their desires, Liverpool unquestionably made a statement through their performance.