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Wayne Rooney picks between Man City and Liverpool for the Premier League title
22.04.2022 - 19:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester United star and current Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has backed Liverpool to pip Manchester City to the Premier League title, but would prefer Pep Guardiola's side to win it.
With just six games to go in this titanic title tussle, just a single point separates the two sides. This weekend, City entertain Roy Hodgson's Watford at the Etihad Stadium, while Liverpool host an enthralling Merseyside derby against Everton.
It's looking ever more likely that nothing short of perfection will win either side the title, with a run-in similar to the blow for blow account in 2018-19 sure to bring back nervy memories amongst the fanbase.
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On Thursday night there was an exclusive event hosted for the latest inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame - including City's Vincent Kompany and Sergio Agüero. Rooney was another attendee and he was asked to make his prediction on the title race.
Speaking to Beanyman Sports, Rooney said: "I’d prefer none of them but obviously one of them is. I think Liverpool might nick it. I think they’ve really looked strong over the last few months and I think winning the FA Cup semi-final could have an impact on that.
"So I’ve just got a feeling that Liverpool might nick it. I hope not – I’d rather City win it.”
In a hectic fortnight, City and Liverpool faced off twice in two different competitions. A thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League was followed by a 3-2 Liverpool victory in the FA Cup semi-final and a footballing rivalry is definitely brewing between the two clubs.
Moving on to discuss where the rivalry ranks amongst some of the intense battles in Premier League
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