Manchester City's shock defeat by Newcastle United will make Liverpool feel that perhaps fortune is favouring their bid for a first Premier League title, says Ian Wright.
The champions' 2-1 loss on Tuesday at St James' Park means the leaders can go seven points clear if they beat Leicester City at Anfield on Wednesday evening.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
MCI
|
38 | +72 | 98 |
| 2 |
Liverpool
LIV
|
38 | +67 | 97 |
| 3 |
Chelsea
CHE
|
38 | +24 | 72 |
Wright believes that moments like City's loss as well as Liverpool's late victory over Everton and Riyad Mahrez missing a late penalty for Man City at Anfield will have Reds fans thinking fate is working for them.
"When you see that result, when you see the luck they've had - the goal they scored against Everton, the penalty miss by Mahrez - those little things starting to go in their favour," the former Arsenal forward said.
"This [City's defeat] is another little thing that has gone in Liverpool's favour.
"It's up to them to take advantage against Leicester, but that's not going to be easy."
