While manager Rafa Benitez has urged Liverpool to prove their Premiership title credentials with a victory on Sunday at Manchester City, his counterpart Mark Hughes has already installed the Reds as the contenders for this season’s league glory.
The Reds have made a strong start to the campaign and in their first six games have taken 14 points to be tied with leaders Chelsea. The Merseysiders however, come across a City side with big attacking threat in the form of Brazil star Robinho and Co at the weekend; and Benitez wants his side to keep their form going and improve upon last season’s draw in the corresponding fixture.
"If you want to be a contender in the league, you have to be consistent – you have to win games in a row," Benitez, whose side has also won both their group games in the Champions League, told a pre-match press conference.
"It was clear last season that we were in a good moment but it finished 0-0 even though we had a lot of chances. It is important to do the right things this year."
The Reds have made a strong start to the campaign and in their first six games have taken 14 points to be tied with leaders Chelsea. The Merseysiders however, come across a City side with big attacking threat in the form of Brazil star Robinho and Co at the weekend; and Benitez wants his side to keep their form going and improve upon last season’s draw in the corresponding fixture.
"If you want to be a contender in the league, you have to be consistent – you have to win games in a row," Benitez, whose side has also won both their group games in the Champions League, told a pre-match press conference.
"It was clear last season that we were in a good moment but it finished 0-0 even though we had a lot of chances. It is important to do the right things this year."
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