Yellowhammer 86 Posted August 3, 2019 My guess is a resounding Liverpool win they will be out to impress the rest from the start 5- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 152 Posted August 3, 2019 4-5, with a hallmark City comeback winner scored in the 96th min by Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted August 3, 2019 We'll win 3 - 1 and end their title hopes on the first night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 3, 2019 2-1 Liverpool We'll play well and pull it back level before a last gasp winner from Salah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,140 Posted August 3, 2019 We'll surprise, but the result will be unsurprising. Unless Liverpool are a bit travel weary and things go our way. Then we might get a point. The only thing that concerns me is if we get a hammering. A good display and a narrow defeat won't be so bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,800 Posted August 3, 2019 Liverpool haven't had a great pre-season and their front three have only just restarted training (actually, Mane still hasn't) and a pumped up, fearless Norwich should give them a good game. I don't think it will be quite enough but we'll earn lots of plaudits and respect in a valiant 2-1 defeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,745 Posted August 3, 2019 I predict Liverpool will get 2 penalties in front of the kop after one of their players chips the ball at our defenders arm from 2 yds away... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted August 3, 2019 We can't win, if we do, it will be because Liverpool took us lightly, their pre season commitments meant they didn't get the best preparation, the Referee was poor or we got lucky. If you get to watch the game on TV, listen to the commentary, how a deflected goal for them will be described as a clinical finish, for us a lucky break. It's all subliminal but we're on TV to be cannon fodder for the big boys nothing else. As for the result? 3-0 and under wouldn't be a bad result.... I'd bite your hand off for a draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,800 Posted August 3, 2019 Just now, splendidrush said: We can't win, if we do, it will be because Liverpool took us lightly, their pre season commitments meant they didn't get the best preparation, the Referee was poor or we got lucky. To be honest though, if we win, it will be as a result of one or more of those things. If Liverpool play to their best and everything goes as it should (refs, luck etc.), we'll lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted August 3, 2019 5-2 Liverpool including a couple of dubious penalties. a draw would be an amazing result given they failed to win at home last season in only 2 league games, one of which was Man City and didn’t lose there in the league. the great thing about football is that anything can happen though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,108 Posted August 3, 2019 It was 1-1 last time I saw us at Anfield, so I’m going for the same again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,296 Posted August 3, 2019 It’s not a bad game, nothing to lose a free game if you like, I doubt Farke will do a Hughton and go all defensive. If we play our normal game at least we’ll be known for playing a nice brand of football which will no doubt get us a goal......but I can’t see us getting much joy, they are a fabulous team going forward and European Champions, 4-1, but the score not reflecting a very good game by both teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,763 Posted August 3, 2019 Nothing to fear; a free hit as others have said. Don't go over defensive - we must carry a threat and who knows. Whatever happens, I'm the sure the binners to a man, woman and child would love to be in our position. I'm hoping for an almighty upset : 1:2 to City and Lineker thinking about his underpants again . Dreams I know but that's what football is..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 3, 2019 I’ll show some faith in the boys. 3-2 to us as long as we play 1st half Atalanta and not 2nd half Atalanta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted August 3, 2019 3-1 Liverpool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, BroadstairsR said: We'll surprise, but the result will be unsurprising. Unless Liverpool are a bit travel weary and things go our way. Then we might get a point. The only thing that concerns me is if we get a hammering. A good display and a narrow defeat won't be so bad. Can’t see why they will be travel weary, Broady. Let’s hope we play like we know we can, I’m hoping we give them a very difficult night. Just keeping my fingers crossed they don’t get an early goal, if we can contain them initially then I truly believe we’ll grow into the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted August 3, 2019 Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2019 Had to put a small one on our lads at 20-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted August 3, 2019 I'll make my prediction after tomorrow's Charity Shield....... A resounding win for Man City will fire them up for us the following week, I'm hoping for a scrappy game, hamstring pull for Salah and Van Dijk and a sending off for Alexander Arnold 🙏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted August 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, CDMullins said: Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. Hmm I think for this one I’d take a 1-1 draw with 80% Liverpool possession and an own goal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 3, 2019 We may surprise them as well as us !! 2-2 for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted August 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, It's Character Forming said: Hmm I think for this one I’d take a 1-1 draw with 80% Liverpool possession and an own goal. I wouldn't. I want us to stick to our philosophy and play football. I do not want to witness a Hughton style City game ever again in my life. Play football the right way and try to win games. Don't hope we somehow get lucky and get a goal and then hang on for dear life. This is supposed to be entertainment. We need to try to win in the right way, but have the sense to accept that sometimes, we will get a beating; likely from Liverpool / Man City x2. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,745 Posted August 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, CDMullins said: Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. ....er, what?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted August 3, 2019 From the other side, last season Liverpool only dropped 4 points at home. The margins are so tight that if they draw this, it puts a serious dent in their title ambitions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,800 Posted August 3, 2019 1 minute ago, All the Germans said: I wouldn't. I want us to stick to our philosophy and play football. I do not want to witness a Hughton style City game ever again in my life. Play football the right way and try to win games. Don't hope we somehow get lucky and get a goal and then hang on for dear life. This is supposed to be entertainment. At home to Sheffield United, Burnley, Brighton etc. we have to play positively, and can't 'do a Hughton' and attempt to grind out a scrappy 1-0 win. But away at Anfield? Who cares. A backs-to-the-wall 0-0 draw with great last-ditch defending in a game like this is also brilliant to watch in my opinion, and the point is valuable too. 43 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: Can’t see why they will be travel weary, Broady. They played three friendlies in America in three different cities before a friendly in Scotland, a friendly in Switzerland and then the Community Shield tomorrow. In addition to players like Alisson, Firmino, Salah and Mane playing International tournaments until mid-July, they could be suffering a bit from that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted August 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: ....er, what?? Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 3, 2019 First match is the great unknown ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,219 Posted August 3, 2019 I can see the league being extremely tight and goal difference coming into play at both ends. For Liverpool it's a 'must tonk' game. A 4-0 loss is my prediction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 3, 2019 1 minute ago, CDMullins said: Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. I agree. Let's play to our strengths which means attacking with good pace and possession. If we lose we go down giving our all, with neutrals admiring our courage in taking the game to Liverpool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted August 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, CDMullins said: Rather us get tonked 4-0 and 'have a go' than pick up a scrappy 1-1 draw and not touch ball for 90mins. The lads should go into this game the same as they went into every game last season. I’ll take the scrappy 1 point all day long from this fixture thanks. There are plenty of remaining games to play the football in 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites