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Manchester United indeed stable and in the lead Premier League. But there is a serious threat from Manchester City which was climbing.
Manchester United maintains the top Premier League standings after a 0-0 draw with Liverpool, Sunday (17/1/2021) evening WIB. “Red Devils” collected 37 points from 18 weeks.
But the top position has the potential to be taken by Man City, who are stalking MU with a distance of only two points. Team made Pep Guardiola it still has a fight in hand.
That needs to be more noticed by Manchester United is, Man City is also currently unbeaten in the last nine league games. Even the Citizens won the last five.
MU itself has been without defeat in 12 matches, winning nine victories. But former United defender Gary Neville believes it Manchester City deserve to be seeded in the title competition, including in front of Liverpool.
“The title race is swinging. City are dangerous and on the way up, and it looks like they are doing well. Are Liverpool up to their standards? No,” he was quoted as saying. Sky Sports.
“City look like they have reached a level where, if defensible, could ruin the league. They are in a very good moment, with good confidence. But like most teams this season, it is only short term.”
“Four or five weeks passed, then the teams experienced that decline. Who will set up a consistent pace? I have always said Liverpool, but I will shift it to Man City, see how they play. “
“Liverpool will not soon be reinforced by Van Dijk again, so they cannot push Fabinho into the middle. We are seeing an interesting league, the most interesting is where the situation can turn from one week to another,” said Gary Neville.
Before Manchester United leading, a number of teams such as Everton and Liverpool also had time to top the standings.
See the Premier League standings details here. Tackle further by clicking on the club name to view the profile and statistics page.
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