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| Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool |
Scot believes cup glory is more important to Roberto Mancini's men than claiming a place in next season's Champions League
Kenny Dalglish has admitted his Liverpool side face a “difficult test” at Anfield on Monday night as they take on Manchester City with the Scot hoping the visitors have their minds on their forthcoming FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
After the trip to Anfield City then take on United at Wembley next Saturday which Dalglish concedes is a “massive game” for Roberto Mancini’s men.
“It will be a difficult test [Liverpool versus Manchester City]," he said.
"Manchester City are going for a Champions League spot and in a week's time they have an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
"I am sure they will have half an eye on the cup tie because it is a massive game for them.
"It will be a great opportunity for them to get some silverware if they get past United, especially as their task for that game has been made easier because Wayne Rooney won't be available.
"I am sure the Champions League spot is important but I'm sure a trophy is more important to them.
"If they can get that they would view this season as being successful.
"When you see a trophy at the end of it sometimes your concentration wanes a bit.
"Any help we can get if that happens will be beneficial to us and we hope that can be the case."
Dalglish, meanwhile, has something of a selection headache ahead of the game with injuries ruling out Steven Gerrard, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio.
City’s finances, meanwhile, mean they have no such problems and the Scot admitted he could understand why they may not be as popular as they once were.
"City have a lot of people who dislike them because of envy," he added.
"But there is not one football supporter who wouldn't enjoy their club having just a fraction of the money they [City] get to spend on players.
"They were, for a while, many supporters' second club as they have always been a bit of a romantic club.
"But they have gone more business-like now, stepped up to the plate and spent a lot of money and they will be looking for success."
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