Ahead of Sunday’s clash against West Ham United, Manchester City midfielder James Milner feels that the Hammers will provide tough opposition for his side owing to the fact that Sam Allardyce’s men aren’t under any pressure.
Manchester City have endured a difficult run of form since the turn of the year, and they have hit a roadblock in recent weeks, losing four of their last six encounters to slip to fourth spot in the table.
With Liverpool and Southampton closely following behind, Manuel Pellegrini’s men run the risk of slipping further down the table.
The Hammers too have endured a difficult time in the league, winning only once in their last ten outings which has seen them occupy ninth spot in the table.
And Milner feels that West Ham’s predicament will make them play with freedom which could cause Manchester City a lot of problems.
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“You often see sides that start the season well and then tail off somewhat and at this stage of the season there are a number of sides who are in mid-table, safe from relegation but not able to make the European places”, he told his club’s site.
“They want to keep motivated and continue winning but when the pressure for one thing or the other is not there, it can be difficult.
“In some ways they are dangerous because they don’t have any pressure on them and can play with freedom and express themselves and we have to be wary of that.
“They played well and beat us in the first meeting this season and they know we’re hurting so we’ll have to be on our game and make sure we get the result we need.”
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