Jose Mourinho’s prediction about Man City seems to be on point after Liverpool and Arsenal’s defeats
Andrii Sokolovskyi
Jose Mourinho’s harsh prediction about the title race seems to be proving correct after a weekend of surprises in the Premier League. Earlier this year, when he was a guest on The Obi One Podcast, Mourinho was asked to choose the title winner.
He replied: “Man City 51 per cent and Liverpool 49 per cent,”
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When asked about Arsenal he simply said: “Nah!”
Over the weekend, Arsenal and Liverpool, who were both leading the Premier League, slipped down the table as Manchester City surged ahead. Guardiola’s team dominated with a 5-1 win against Luton Town on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Liverpool faced an unexpected 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace and Arsenal stumbled, losing 2-0 to Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
With six games remaining, City now leads the table with 73 points, leaving Arsenal and Liverpool two points behind.
Turns out, José Mourinho predicted Xabi Alonso’s success back in 2019!
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Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday night against Real Madrid buoyed by the perfect Premier League weekend in the title race
Manchester City defender John Stones
Manchester City defender John Stones
Manchester City are heading into their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid in a buoyant mood after what many would describe as the perfect weekend.
After thumping Luton Town 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, City watched on as both Liverpool and Arsenal picked up unexpected defeats to hand the Blues the title advantage. Pep Guardiola will be keen not to get ahead of himself and will be focusing solely on Europe this week as Los Blancos head to the North West.
Ahead of the game, City appear to be in brilliant shape both on and off the pitch. MEN Sport has taken a closer look at the injury list at the Etihad Stadium.
John Stones
Injury: Muscular.
What Guardiola has said: “He has some niggles, he’s fine. He’s not injured. But he didn’t feel comfortable and we didn’t want to take some risk.”
Potential return date: April 17 vs Real Madrid.
Rodri
Injury: Fatigue.
What we know: Rodri requested a rest after the first-leg draw with Real and Guardiola granted it against Luton. The defensive midfielder was an unused substitute in the victory.
Potential return date: April 17 vs Real Madrid.
Phil Foden
Injury: Leg.
What we know: Foden came off with a dead leg at the Bernabeu but was allowed a place on the bench against the Hatters. He was also an unused substitute.
Potential return date: April 17 vs Real Madrid.
Kyle Walker
Injury: Hamstring.
What Guardiola has said: “Kyle wanted to be on the bench [vs Luton]. Okay, go on the bench.”
Potential return date: April 17 vs Real Madrid.
Nathan Ake
Injury: Unknown.
What Guardiola has said: “Nathan wanted to be on the bench [vs Luton]. Okay, go on the bench.”
Potent
ial return date: April 17 vs Real Madrid.
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