Riyad Mahrez has referred to as upon his Manchester Metropolis team-mates to get again within the routine of successful as a way to catch Preamier League leaders Arsenal.
- Metropolis eight factors behind leaders
- Want a response from Brentford defeat
- Momentum gained by beating Liverpool
WHAT HAPPENED? Metropolis returned to motion on Thursday, beating Carabao Cup holders Liverpool 3-2 to arrange a quarter-final tie away to Southampton. Whereas their aspirations of reclaiming that trophy look good, they face a problem to retain their Premier League crown due to the emergence of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Dropping their final prime flight fixture at residence to Brentford left Metropolis followers ready weeks for a response, one thing they will be looking for towards Leeds.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking to the membership web site, Mahrez stated: “We’ve to hit the bottom working. We’re not presently prime of the Premier League and that’s the place we wish to be. We are going to take it recreation by recreation however our intention to attempt to win one other title. There are many sturdy groups in England who may nonetheless win the league so we’re not simply targeted on Arsenal, though they’ve been excellent up to now. If we wish to win the league, we must be prepared as quickly because the league begins once more.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: After Arsenal got here from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 and Newcastle defeated Leicester 3-0 on Boxing Day, Metropolis go into the fixture at Elland Street third within the desk and eight factors behind the Gunners. The 2 can have performed the identical quantity of video games come full-time on Wednesday.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MAHREZ? He will probably be seeking to keep his beginning berth when Metropolis journey to Leeds on Wednesday evening, in addition to persevering with his scoring type after netting towards Liverpool within the Carabao Cup victory.