Champions League 2017/18: 5 reasons why Liverpool will beat Manchester City

#1 The power of Anfield

Anfield will prove to be a major factor in the first leg

Playing at Anfield on any matchday has its own lure of playing at one of the most iconic stadiums in world football. Now, taking part in a European game at the legendary stadium brings more aura to the contest, given the Reds history in the competition. Finally, playing in a European match at Anfield at night, especially a quarterfinal, is one of the most difficult nights any opposition team can endure.

The Reds are back at this stage of the competition after a decade and this naturally makes it their biggest game in quite some time. Also, Klopp's troops have only lost once at home this season, to West Brom in the FA Cup. Thus, Anfield is slowly but surely becoming a fortress once again.

Finally, the complaint lodged by Manchester City regarding the welcome which they expect to receive can be expected to unite the fanbase even more.Thus, Anfield will be ready for its biggest game under lights in a decade and with Liverpool's 12th man in tow, the underdogs of the tie can be expected to make City's life hell to win the first leg at Anfield.