Liverpool hero Aldridge hits out at Man City and Man Utd tactics ahead of Arsenal clash

Liverpool hero Aldridge has claimed that Manchester City “put 10 men behind the ball” when they last played at Anfield.

He said that only Arsenal try to attack against Liverpool when a team comes to the Reds’ home ground.

Chelsea, Manchester United and City all sit back and try to avoid defeat.

Liverpool are set to welcome Arsenal this weekend in the Premier League on Saturday (5.30pm).

“It's a great game to look forward to,” said Aldridge, in his Liverpool Echo column.

“I always enjoy matches against Arsenal as they always come to play football.

“They're not a side to put 10 men behind the ball like Chelsea, Man Utd, even City last year.

“They try to attack and play the game the way it should be.”

Last season, City and Liverpool played out a 0-0 draw at Anfield, although the visitors had a huge chance to win the game when Riyad Mahrez missed an 86th minute penalty.

City saw 51 per cent of the possession during the match, and both teams had two shots on target.

Liverpool only managed one more shot than City over the 90 minutes; seven to six.

But, Pep Guardiola’s side managed more touches of the ball and more passes, and had three times more corners during the match.

Meanwhile, also last season, Liverpool beat Arsenal 5-1 at home, amounting 15 shots and 10 on target, compared to Arsenal’s eight and two, respectively.

“It's usually pretty open both up here and down there,” added Aldridge.

“[It] generally is one of the fixtures where you know you're likely to get an entertaining match with two teams who want to have a go at each other. Bring it on!”

Both Arsenal and Liverpool have a 100 per cent record in the Premier League this season after two matches.