Arne Slot made a surprising remark about Pep Guardiola ahead of the big showdown

After a strong performance against Newcastle, Liverpool will head back to Anfield to welcome a formidable opponent, Man City, in the 25th round of the Premier League.

After a convincing display against Newcastle, Liverpool will continue playing at their home ground Anfield as they confront a huge challenge from Man City in the 25th round of the Premier League.

Before the match, during the press conference, coach Arne Slot openly expressed his admiration by praising his counterpart Pep Guardiola from the opposing side. At the same time, the Dutch strategist showed confidence in Liverpool’s ability to achieve a positive result.

He stated: “... Since arriving at Liverpool, I have faced Man City three times, which has helped me better understand their level and the demanding standards required. In short, no one should doubt the quality needed to win a game like this, especially when Pep Guardiola is leading the opposition.

At this level, there are no shortcuts or half measures. You have to give your all from the first minute to the last and be ready to endure, because Man City under Pep always push you to the limit, both on and off the pitch. We must be prepared for that.”

In the three previous encounters, the advantage lies with Arne Slot, who has secured two wins. However, these results both came last season, while in the most recent meeting, The Kop suffered a 0-3 defeat at Etihad.

Currently, Liverpool has almost no chance of defending their title as they trail league leaders Arsenal by 17 points. Nevertheless, coach Arne Slot insists the entire team must fight until the end for their pride and to repay the unwavering support and trust of their fans throughout the season.

Slot added: “We also understand our responsibility to the fans, to do everything possible to give them the best. That is one of the reasons I am more satisfied after the last two home games, not only because of better results but also improved performances.

This is what we are aiming for. It’s not easy in such a competitive and tough league, but that is our goal and what we strive for every day. At this point, I must praise the players a lot because they bring that spirit to every training session and match.”

Liverpool currently stands 6th on the table with 39 points. A win against Man City would reduce the gap to the top 5 to just two points, keeping their hopes alive for a Champions League spot. Conversely, Pep Guardiola and his team have little choice but to leave Anfield with all three points to prevent Arsenal from extending their lead in the title race.

The match between Liverpool and Man City will take place at 11:30 PM tonight (February 8).