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I think this is interesting and something I've thought about since the return of football. Jurgen Klopp was always trying to get the crowd engaged and pumped u

I think this is interesting and something I've thought about since the return of football. Jurgen Klopp was always trying to get the crowd engaged and pumped up because he believes it has a huge effect on how his Liverpool team play. Without the crowd they seem to be missing that extra 1% of intensity that made them incredible pre-lockdown. Whereas Manchester City probably don't feed off the crowd as much as Liverpool do. Manchester City are all about rehearsed routines so they may even find it easier without a crowd as they'll be able to communicate much easier.

sleavey 6y ago
Hard to say because by the start of lockdown Liverpool had basically wrapped up the title. Their performance dropped after they were mathematically champions.
- amateurdev 6y ago
  Yeah I agree with this. They were in top form and the crowd obviously helped. Anfield is massive for the team with supporters around. But after having such a long break due to the lockdown can change the dynamics. Its hard to produce that kind of form after a hiatus. And yes, maybe there even was something about already having won the league mathematically. It can calm the players and lower the intensity slightly.