Two clubs looking to return to form will do battle today in a friendly between Manchester City and Liverpool. The International Champions Cup match scheduled for 7 p.m. ET will be held at Yankee Stadium in New York and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on NBC Sports Network.
Unlike their opponent this evening, Manchester City have been relatively quiet during the summer transfer window. The club is relying on a returning core from last season's title campaign to repeat as champions. Manager Manuel Pellegrini understands, however, that the pressure is on them to repeat.
"I don't think we have the pressure off," he said (via Sky Sports). "All the other teams are bringing in important players and we'll have another very tough Premier League season. The pressure will continue for all the big teams."
"During the year, not only Liverpool will be our rivals," he added. "Also Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham. There are a lot of very strong teams that can win the Premier League."
City will look to flex their proverbial muscle against a familiar foe this evening.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: One of the new Liverpool faces charged with leading the club's attack this season is midfielder Lazar Markovic. The 20-year-old joined the club from Benfica and has been touted by his manager Brendan Rodgers for his pace.
Liverpool's Projected Lineup (4-4-3): Mignolet; Kelly, Skrtel, Sakho, Enrique; Can, Allen, Coutinho; Sterling, Sturridge, Markovic
Manchester City's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Hart; Richards, Boyata, Nastasic, Clichy; Fernando, Garcia, Toure, Navas; Jovetic, Iheanacho
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