Manchester City 1-3 Liverpool: In game and Post Match discussion

We probably should have a separate thread from the general pre-season thread.

I fully expect the reds to treat it like a friendly, made more obvious by the fact we have another pre-season game in 24 hours at Anfield.

For City, this is their last game before the start of the season so there will be no rested players on their side.

We need to beat these right from the off. Send out a message. Never ever lose to them. Ever. Can't give them an inch.

We need to beat these right from the off. Send out a message. Never ever lose to them. Ever. Can't give them an inch.

Totally agree.

I never see this fixture as a pre-season one personally, it's still a trophy that we count in the history books, so let's get it.

And it's the only bit of domestic silver Klopp hasn't won

Hasnt been long coming round. Great to involved again...As long as we win

A separate thread from the seasons start. That’ll do me.
Now we just need to get it all together and get a result.
Anf when/if we go ahead, ffs keep the press on snd don’t invite them to come st us by dropping back.

Be nice to see VVD nullify haaland as well 😂
See Jürgen calling fo a bit more intensity and aggression so let’s do it !

3:1 us

COME IN YOU MIGHTY RED MEN !

And it's the only bit of domestic silver Klopp hasn't won

Put that right today. But it's back and there's something decent to argue about..

Have to admit, I'm looking forward to seeing how Haaland does. That's if Virg gives him a kick.

And it's the only bit of domestic silver Klopp hasn't won

I’m pretty sure Klopp wouldn’t be to upset losing a pre season friendly  even though it’s against their rivals for the league.

Have to admit, I'm looking forward to seeing how Haaland does. That's if Virg gives him a kick.

The Caveman, the Blob or Frankenstein. Call him what you will, I'll like to see him start. They have more less put all their eggs in one basket and if he cracks the yoke will be on them.

As it happens I think he'll do Ok. Might take a game or three. He's not a mystery false No.9. He's an in yer face direct threat. He's agressive and we need to match that.

cant get excited either way about today next week is the important game. Good chance to see how we line up and who looks up for the fight.

I’m pretty sure Klopp wouldn’t be to upset losing a pre season friendly  even though it’s against their rivals for the league.

Think he said the other day, if you win it then people are happy but if you lose it then nobody cares about it.

For me, it would be nice to win the Shield because then we would have won everything under Klopp. However, I would prefer to win the game just because it's against City and whether it's during the actual season or not, I always want to see us beat them - just doesn't really need a glorified plate to go with it. If we lose it's not really a big deal, it would be a bit annoying because like I said, it's against City.

I think the City fans and Pep are are probably more bothered about the Shield than us.

Have to admit, I'm looking forward to seeing how Haaland does. That's if Virg gives him a kick.

Haaland will score bags of goals for city and make them even more formidable.

I'm sure Virg will be sticking close to him today and hopefully as you say gets abit physical with him and let's him know.

As for the team ... Adrian , trent vvd konate Robbo fab thiago hendo Diaz Bobby and Mo

Think he said the other day, if you win it then people are happy but if you lose it then nobody cares about it.

For me, it would be nice to win the Shield because then we would have won everything under Klopp. However, I would prefer to win the game just because it's against City and whether it's during the actual season or not, I always want to see us beat them - just doesn't really need a glorified plate to go with it. If we lose it's not really a big deal, it would be a bit annoying because like I said, it's against City.

I think the City fans and Pep are are probably more bothered about the Shield than us.

Good post, nice to see members voicing a opinion instead of sitting on the fence and leaving all to Klopp. 

Always always always want to beat this plastic sh*te club!

Good post, nice to see members voicing a opinion instead of sitting on the fence and leaving all to Klopp. 

MU.0-AM-1..Fredd off.

I mean we are involved in so many bigGGG..games this is a bit run of the mill for us. City have deposed United and LFC V MC is now the biggest fixture. This season will be no different. Good luck in the Thursday league by the way.

Matip starts

King Power Stadium waiting to be conquered by the Mighty Reds







Players arriving at the Stadium





Starting XI: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson; Salah, Firmino, Diaz.

Subs: Davies, Gomez, Konate, Milner, Keita, Jones, Elliott, Nunez, Carvalho.

Roberto Firmino leads the attack for Liverpool in today’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City.

The Brazilian joins Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah in the front three at the King Power Stadium, with Darwin Nunez named among the substitutes.

Adrian starts in goal due to the absence of Alisson Becker, while Joel Matip partners Virgil van Dijk in defence.

Any team news

https://twitter.com/anfieldonline/status/1553395378220933123

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1553394997612855298?t=ixTCV8TYSD_3CyqqymUt7Q&s=19

Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago, Diaz, Salah, Firmino.

Subs:  Davies, Gomez, Konate, Milner, Keita, Jones, Elliott, Nunez, Carvalho.

Good luck in the Thursday league by the way.

Need more than luck