By defeating Liverpool, Man City achieves a feat unseen in nearly a century

Pep Guardiola’s squad is targeting a historic milestone dating back to the 1936-37 season by visiting Anfield to secure victories against Liverpool in both league matches of the season.

This Sunday's high-stakes clash at Anfield is not only critical for the Premier League title race but also offers Manchester City the chance to set an unprecedented record.

Despite dominating English football for over a decade with numerous trophies, one peculiar statistic has eluded the Manchester City side: defeating Liverpool in both league fixtures within the same season.

According to data from BBC Sport, the last time Man City achieved this was almost 90 years ago, specifically during the 1936-37 season, an era when modern football was still a distant concept.

The reason The Citizens’ fans believe in this historic achievement is their dominant performance in the first leg last November. At that time, Pep Guardiola’s team secured a convincing 3-0 victory, gaining a significant psychological edge before the rematch.

Although recent encounters between the two teams have been tightly contested, with three wins apiece in their last eight meetings, whenever Man City triumphs, it is often by a large margin. A prime example is their 4-1 win at Anfield in 2021, demonstrating Guardiola’s squad’s ability to turn the opponent’s fortress into a showcase of strength.

On the other side, the pressure on coach Arne Slot is mounting steadily. Despite a morale-boosting 4-1 victory over Newcastle,Liverpool’s stability remains a major concern this season. Losing two home games so far has seriously undermined the reputation of the “Anfield fortress.”

If they allow Man City to claim all three points next Sunday, it would be a true humiliation for Arne Slot and make his position more precarious than ever, especially with the Champions League qualification target under severe threat.

For the visitors, Man City cannot afford any slip-ups following a disappointing draw with Tottenham, which allowed Arsenal to extend their lead to six points. The motivation from reaching the Carabao Cup final combined with the desire to create a 90-year-old historic milestone will be a powerful weapon for the Blues at Anfield.

This match promises to be a tense tactical battle where Manchester City will fight not only for three points to close the gap at the top but also to etch their name into history with a timeless record against their Merseyside rivals.