Roy Keane has claimed it will ‘take a lot’ for any team to stop Liverpool from retaining the Premier League and that Manchester City’s ‘lack of goals’ could harm their title challenge.
The two heavyweight giants from recent seasons shared the spoils at the Etihad Stadium, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side five points off Liverpool but with a game in hand.
Mo Salah converted from the penalty spot after Kyle Walked fouled Sadio Mane, before Gabriel Jesus brilliantly tucked away an equaliser for the hosts.
City were left to rue a missed penalty from Kevin De Bruyne, who skewed his shot wide following a handball by Joe Gomez.
Former Manchester United captain Keane lauded praise on Liverpool after the game, claiming it would be tough for anyone to surpass last season’s champions.
He said: ‘I still think it’s going to take a lot to stop Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp, he’s delighted, he’s thinking that his side turned up today. They showed a real strong mentality.’
Despite the goal of Jesus, Keane believes City’s lack of goals this season could be a cause for concern.
Pep Guardiola’s side have scored nine goals in seven league games to date, but have been finding it harder to find the back of the net in particular due to injuries to their front players.
Keane said: ‘When Aguero came back from his last injury he looked like he was carrying a bit of weight, and Jesus you can’t hang your hat on him. The lack of goals is a concern.’
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