Antoine Semenyo has warned Liverpool that Manchester City are 'fired up' for Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield. The City forward acknowledged the significance of the fixture, admitting it will be a tough challenge but expressing confidence in his side's preparation.
Pep Guardiola has struggled at Anfield, winning only once in 10 visits since taking over City in 2016, and that victory came behind closed doors during the pandemic. With City potentially nine points adrift of Arsenal before kick-off, Guardiola knows he can ill afford further slip-ups in the title race.
Semenyo, who joined City in the summer, said: 'As an outsider before joining here, it was always entertaining watching City and Liverpool. To be part of it, I’m so grateful, but it’s going to be a challenge. But we’re prepared for it and we'll be fired up for it on the day.'
Defender Marc Guehi also backed City's title credentials, stating they will grow stronger as the season progresses. 'We’re definitely going in the right direction,' Guehi said. 'Winning games is massive and big in any competition, so as long as we keep going like that, I don't see why we can't achieve our goals this season.'
