Arne Slot: 'Man City vs Liverpool is no different from El Clasico'

Coach Arne Slot admitted how tough it is whenever Liverpool meets Man City, and he complimented his colleague Pep Guardiola.

Highlight of Premier League round 11 will be the clash between Man City and Liverpool, two of the top contenders for the title this season.

In the pre-match press conference, Coach Arne Slot stated that every away game, especially at Etihad, presents many challenges for Liverpool, and he emphasized that the interest in this fixture is comparable to the El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Specifically, the Dutch strategist said: "Man City is clearly a special challenge, you could say that. Playing at their stadium is one of the toughest tasks throughout the season.

However, I often say that playing at Brentford or Crystal Palace is not easy either. Every away match is very demanding, even more so than home games, and I believe Man City has felt this this season, having lost two away matches. We have lost three...

Just like the El Clasico, this is one of those encounters everyone looks forward to, whether you are involved or just a neutral spectator."

Moreover, when asked about the excitement of this matchup, Slot said both teams always deliver their best performances whenever they meet. The 47-year-old coach also praised Pep Guardiola for his smart yet balanced tactics.

Slot added: "In my opinion, this is always a match worth watching because there are so many top stars involved, and almost 9 out of 10 times, both teams deliver exactly what fans expect. As for Pep Guardiola, I believe it’s 10 out of 10.

What I love about teams coached by Pep is that you always witness the high-class football you want: a game that is entertaining, beautiful, without time-wasting or tricks that make people lose interest in football. Those are things you will never see when watching Man City play."

Ahead of the trip to Etihad, Liverpool has won two consecutive matches in all competitions, most recently defeating Real Madrid midweek. However, inconsistent form in the Premier League (losing 4 of their last 5 matches) is seen as a weakness The Kop must fix if they want a favorable outcome in Manchester.

The match between Man City and Liverpool will take place at 11:30 PM on November 9th.

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