Michael Owen makes prediction for Manchester City v Liverpool

Michael Owen is backing Manchester City to beat newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday night. The Reds will aptly play their first Premier League fixture as champions at Manchester City as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to beat the Eastland outfit’s record points tally of 100. “The gap this season has been so big that it was inevitable that Liverpool would win the trophy at some point, and I imagine that Pep Guardiola and his men wouldn’t want it to have happened in this game at the Etihad,” Owen said. “Liverpool were at their prolific best on Wednesday when they tore Crystal Palace apart and I think every fan in the country would have to accept that they thoroughly deserve to be champions. “I’m sure that the players would have preferred to win it on the field of play but they can now relax a little and enjoy their final seven games of the season. With Liverpool already champions and City still playing with Cups on their mind, this is a difficult one to call. “However, I think the fact that City’s season isn’t yet over may give them the edge, and I expect them to deliver a message to Liverpool that they will be right there alongside them again next season.” Source: TheSportsReview