Manchester United legend Roy Keane has delivered his verdict on playing at Anfield.
Liverpool's home ground is steeped in English football folklore and is the venue for Manchester City 's Premier League clash with Liverpool today (4.30pm).
The Reds struggled at home last season without supporters, who were barred from games because of the coronavirus pandemic.
While trying to defend their Premier League title, Jurgen Klopp's side went on a dismal run of eight games without a win at Anfield from December through to April.
Clearly the Reds missed their fans, with the five games since the relaxation of rules around permitting supporters to attend stadia bringing four wins and a draw.
Meanwhile, Keane reckons that Liverpool's struggles could be attributed to missing the atmosphere the club's fans generate as well as the injury problems to Klopp's defenders.
Keane reckons City's star names are going to need to be at the top of their game to negate Liverpool's players as well as the crowd.
"I didn’t think it was that bad," Keane told Sky Sports before the channel's coverage of Liverpool's match against City.
"The fans definitely had a big impact and the word you used there does seem to be when Liverpool are at it and their fans energy that definitely drives the players on.
"I know Liverpool had their injuries last season but they missed their supporters as much as anything.
"At Anfield you feel like the fans are on top of you and when they’re kicking towards the Kop it’s very difficult that’s why you need top players.
"Listen, I had some good results here with United and some tough days but that’s the nature of the beast. I do think City will come today with supporters and come to do a job on Liverpool."
