straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Liverpool's success in recent seasons has been a motivating factor for Manchester City amid their resurgence this campaign.Liverpool claimed their first Premier League title in 30 years last season, building on the Champions League victory the season before that.
But Liverpool 's defence of their crown has badly stuttered this season, with a combination of injuries to key players and loss of form contributing to their poor displays in recent months.
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