Fernandinho has warned Liverpool that it is tough at the top, with a reinvigorated Manchester City ready to pounce on any slip-ups if the pressure becomes too much for them.
City cut Liverpool’s advantage at the top of the Premier League to four points with a 2-1 victory over their rivals on Thursday night. The Brazil midfielder said it has reignited the title race, with the pressure set to increase on Jurgen Klopp’s side as they try to put an end to their 29-year wait for a league crown.
“Four points is going to be interesting for the rest of the season for both teams,” Fernandinho told reporters. “They are still leaders and they have a lot of games to play as well. It is not easy to stay there at the top because the pressure is so high. You have to win every game, so we will see what happens in the end.
“I was so glad because, my team, we start so well. At the beginning of the second half we suffered a little bit and after that even when they get the ball possession, we defended so well and didn’t concede many chances. This is the best way to play. Whoever wants to be champions has to be able to attack and defend.”
It was City’s first victory over Liverpool in five attempts but Fernandinho insisted they didn’t specifically have a point to prove against their rivals, who beat them home and away in last season’s Champions League quarterfinals.
“We have a point to prove every game,” he said. “After last season where we were able to make 100 points — 50 points away, 50 points at home — you have to keep going and play every game and try to win.
“Everyone has this responsibility in mind, to play good football, to try to win every game. You have to prove it in every game, not just [yesterday].”
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