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"I couldn’t watch" - Sadio Mane reacts to Liverpool vs Man City and makes Klopp prediction

"I couldn’t watch" - Sadio Mane reacts to Liverpool vs Man City and makes Klopp prediction

Liverpool's former star couldn't watch as Jurgen Klopp's side sealed a big win.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Sadio Mane has given his reaction to Liverpool's huge win over Man City in the Premier League on Sunday - and explained why he couldn't watch the match live.

Jurgen Klopp's side produced a superb performance to edge out the Citizens at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah scoring the only goal of the game in the second half.

But the story of the 90 minutes was far greater than just the one goal, with both sides playing at a high intensity throughout. The home supporters, who saw their side brandished as underdogs prior to kick-off, seemed to revel in that tag as they played a part in getting the Reds over the line.

Klopp's side started brightly, before the game generally settled into a pattern - City keeping the ball, Liverpool staying patient and taking the opportunities to counter attack.

The away side controlled the first 15 minutes after half time, and Phil Foden gave them what he thought was the lead. But the goal was ruled out by VAR due to a foul from Erling Haaland on Fabinho.


That seemed to lift Liverpool, who went ahead on 76 minutes through a moment of brilliance from Salah.

From there, the Reds held on to record perhaps their most important win of the season. They go from 10th to eighth in the Premier League table - but you sense the victory means a whole lot more than that.

Sadio Mane reacts to Liverpool vs Man City, gives prediction

One player missing from Liverpool's line-up was Sadio Mane, with the Senegal winger having left Klopp's side to sign for Bayern Munich in the summer.

Mane has an incredible record against the Citizens, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 16 appearances against them in all competitions (as per Transfermarkt).

Speaking after the game, Mane paid tribute to his former team-mates - and gave a big prediction for the rest of Liverpool's season.

He told German outlet Bild: "I'm very happy for the boys that they beat City. I couldn't watch because we were on the bus.

"I have a lot of faith in the boys and the coach that they'll get back to the top!"

Liverpool will hope to continue their path back to the top of the Premier League when they host West Ham at Anfield on Wednesday.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Sadio Mane, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Manchester City, Premier League, Bayern Munich

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.