Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has revealed he was stunned by the lack of atmosphere at Anfield ahead of kick-off before their recent clash with Liverpool - only to be shocked by the noise when the game kicked off.
City have enjoyed some sensational battles with Jurgen Klopp's side both in Merseyside and in Manchester down the years, but do not boast the best record when it comes to games on the Reds' stomping ground. Last weekend's meeting between the two teams marked the first time Akanji has featured in this fixture.
Purchased from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a fee of around £17million, the central defender has impressed when called upon. However, he failed to stop City falling to another Anfield defeat last Sunday as Mohamed Salah's second-half strike was enough to separate the two teams.
