John Barnes is expecting the same level of consistency from Liverpool in the Premier League that they have shown in recent years as they look to beat Manchester City to the title. The Reds were pipped to top spot by just one point last season, but are hoping to go one better this term.
Barnes thinks that the title race will be tight again and expects 'only a point or two' between Liverpool and City come the end of the campaign. Pep Guardiola 's side are attempting to win their third Premier League in a row.
When speaking to BonusCodeBets, Barnes said: “Manchester City beat Liverpool to win the title. When you look at the last game that separated them, last year Liverpool could have beaten City because they played with a level of consistency. This year, I’m expecting the same thing from Liverpool, all we can ask is that we see the same level of consistency they’ve shown in the last two years.
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“You have to give Chelsea’s new signings a bit of time to settle in. Tottenham as well, they’ve made some good signings but they’ll need time. They’ll both be stronger but needing time. Liverpool will be stronger and consistent enough to be clear of those two teams.
“I expect Liverpool to do the same thing that they’ve done in the last two or three years but so can Man City. There’s only going to be a point or two between them so hopefully Liverpool can do it this year.”
Darwin Nunez has hit the ground running at the start of his Liverpool career after scoring in the Reds' 3-1 Community Shield win over City on Saturday. Barnes believes he will be a danger in and around the box.
“Nunez has hit the ground running, he’s scored, he’s fitting into the team. Jürgen Klopp buys players he can see fitting into the club, and he knows he’ll fit. I think he’ll be more of a threat in the box with crossings coming in. He’ll give us that added dimension, a bit like Haaland will give Man City that added dimension. I think their squad is good enough now without making any more signings. If someone comes up then great, if not then they’re happy.”
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