FA Community Shield 2019, Liverpool vs Manchester City: 3 Key battles to watch out for 

Manchester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Manchester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League

#1 Virgil van-Dijk vs Bernardo Silva

Virgil Van Dijk vs Bernardo silva in national colors
Virgil Van Dijk vs Bernardo silva in national colors

Bernardo Silva,arguably the most consistent performer for the Cityzens, should start Sunday's game at Wembley.

Last season, the 24-year-old winger racked up seven goals and provided seven assists in the Premier League. Since joining Manchester City from AS Monaco in 2017, he has scored 13 goals from 71 club appearances. However, we can't judge his deadly image from those numbers.

In order to restrict the City No.20 from, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would definitely go with his best combatant. And that is none other than Virgil van-Dijk - the winner of PFA Men's Players' Player of the Year 2018.

Last season, The Reds only conceded 22 goals from 38 matches and kept the best defensive record in the Premier League.

If City want to beat Liverpool on Sunday, Guardiola's men need a creative playmaker such as Bernardo Silva.

Nevertheless, the match is going to be an exciting one as it seems like a pleasant goal feast at the beginning of another marathon season.


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