Liverpool gave Manchester City a lesson at Anfield, allowing us to increase our lead over them to 11 points and solidifying our grip on their Premier League title.
Throughout the match, one of the weakest performers in a poor Pep Guardiola side was Phil Foden, who received a 6.0 rating on SofaScore – the lowest of any player in the match.
Foden won only one of eight ground duels and lost possession 12 times, with our midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai dominating him.
The Dutch midfielder embarrassed his Stockport-born opponent with one piece of skill, highlighting the current gap between the two teams.
Given his disastrous performance at Anfield, Foden is likely facing some criticism, and if his recent social media activity is any indication, he’s attempting to fight back.
Foden, rated the lowest of any Manchester City player at Anfield, posted a picture showcasing his career trophies and medals, alongside the individual award for footballer of the year he received last season.
It’s understandable for him to share this as a reminder of his talents, but with only three goals and two assists in 17 matches this season, his chances of adding any more trophies seem slim if his and his team’s form continues.
Considering Arne Slot’s recent comments about the champions of England and their ‘115 charges,’ it seems there’s a growing rivalry between us and those from down the M62.
As long as we maintain a healthy lead at the top of the table and City’s winless streak continues – especially for a team so difficult to defeat in recent years – we’re more than happy to see this fiery relationship intensify.