Trent Alexander-Arnold admits Liverpool need Manchester City to suffer upset

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold accepts they are relying on another team to produce a surprise against Manchester City and do them a favour in the title race.

A thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad left the situation at the top of the Premier League unchanged with Pep Guardiola’s side leading by one point, with just seven games remaining.

The run-in suggests City have the greater advantage as they face Brighton, Watford, Leeds and Newcastle – all teams in the bottom half – before facing Wolves, West Ham and then Aston Villa away on the final day of the season.

Liverpool, by comparison, have to play top-seven sides Manchester United and Tottenham as well as Merseyside rivals Everton, while also having to tackle Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Southampton.

“We want to win every game we’re in, no matter the opposition we come up against,” the defender told beIN Sports.

“It says a lot about us that we’ve got that slight disappointment not to come here (to City) and win.

“It was very important for us not to lose this game, we’re still in a decent position but it is in their hands.

“A few years ago (in 2018-19 when they were pipped to the title by a single point) this is what happened. They (City) went on a really good run and we weren’t able to capitalise on that. Hopefully, this time around, they will drop a few points for us.

“Every week there is a surprising result in the Premier League. We’re just hoping we are not on the end of one and City are.

Every week there is a surprising result in the Premier League. We're just hoping we are not on the end of one and City are- Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold

“It is seven games. Who knows what will happen, hopefully we make it exciting. It might go down to the last day