Liverpool vs Man City preview + a guide to 'rest defence'
About this episode
<p>This week's Tactical Preview focuses on one of the biggest games in Premier League history: Liverpool vs Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.</p><br><p>The matchup has been given more significance after the news of City's guilty ruling, so how will the players fare on the day and will it alter their tactical approach?</p><br><p>Kate Mason is joined by former England goalkeeper Rob Green and The Athletic's tactics writer Liam Tharme to discuss the game at Anfield, plus Manchester United vs Spurs, Arsenal vs Leeds and Brentford's trip to Villa Park.</p><br><p>The panel also discuss the concepts of rest defence and counter-pressing; who does it best and why it is so important.</p><br><p>Host: Kate Mason</p><p>Guests: Rob Green, Liam Tharme</p><p>Executive Producer: Adam Jones</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou & Liam Warburton (</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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