Riyad Mahrez believes Man Metropolis thrive in high-pressure circumstances.
With Liverpool and the reigning champions exchanging punches on a weekly foundation, the championship race seems able to go to the wire as soon as extra.
And, because the Algerian winger seems to be forward to Monday evening’s difficult journey to Crystal Palace, he explains that the extra strain utilized to the Blues, the larger the response.
“When there are different groups behind us or in entrance of us successful video games, it makes us extra hungry to win our matches,” mentioned Mahrez.
“That is what we wish. We think about ourselves as a result of that is all we are able to do – different issues, we can’t management.
“I like watching soccer and in the event that they (Liverpool) lose, it will be a giant week for us.
“A part of being a participant resides with strain – we have now to have strain and I would not be at my finest with out it.
“It makes you higher and it makes you hungrier, so it is good.”
Mahrez occupies the second place within the scoring charts this season having netted 21 objectives for the Cityzens. The Algerian grabbed a brace final weekend as Metropolis beat Manchester United 4-1.Â
The 31-year-old has made simply 23 begins for Pep Guardiola’s aspect in all competitions and on hitting the 21-mark, it means the winger has scored not less than a aim after each 107 minutes throughout Premier League and Champions League this marketing campaign.Â