Buoyant City face Liverpool

City at least emerged from the contest with their heads held high having fought back from a 3-0 deficit with 10 men following skipper Vincent Kompany’s 12th-minute dismissal.
And goalkeeping understudy Pantilimon, who was handed a rare start ahead of Joe Hart, insists their self-belief has not been dented because of the way they fought back.
“It has not damaged our confidence,” he said.
“It was an interesting game, but losing a player after 10 minutes is not normal. It was a foul but a normal foul and not a direct red card.
“We were surprised that the referee gave a red card after 10 minutes.
“At this level it is not normal and when you play a team like United it is important you have 11 men.
“But this is football and anything can happen. In the second half we played better, scored two goals and had a chance to get the draw.”
City have appealed against Kompany’s red card.
Having been selected in goal for City’s domestic cup games, Pantilimon hopes to have done enough to keep his place to face Kenny Dalglish’s team.
“The manager decides which 11 go on the pitch and I hope to be in there,” he said.
“We have both (he and Hart) trained very well, and train for the team, to win trophies.
“The team is very good and we all want to be in this team.” Meanwhile, Craig Bellamy says Liverpool will be out for revenge against his former club following their recent 3-0 defeat to City in the league. – AFP.