Fans convinced Daniel Sturridge is wearing a SEATBELT on Sky Sports for Liverpool vs Man City and joke ‘safety first’

DANIEL STURRIDGE had fans convinced he was wearing a SEATBELT for punditry duty for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City.

The former striker - who played for both Premier League giants - was drafted in as an expert for the massive match.

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But viewers couldn't take their eyes off his stylish all black outfit that included a strap across his midriff.

Some fans even joked Sturridge was wearing a seatbelt after spotting the silver buckle.

One said: "Fair play to Sturridge wearing his seatbelt in the Sky Studio, can never be too safe."

Another joked: "Strap yourselves in folks."

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One asked: "Why is Sturridge wearing a plane seatbelt?"

Another said: "Clunk click before every game! Sensible!"

Another agreed: "Daniel Sturridge going for the aeroplane seat belt look. Safe choice."

On a similar theme, one said: "When you got a pundit gig a 15:00 but a flight at 15:05"

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Despite the online ridicule, Sturridge saw the funny side as he reacted to the memes with one of his own.

He responded: "Me: I’m just gonna wear this black turtleneck with this simple black blazer. Then ppl can focus on what I have to say and wont have anything to say about my outfit.

"Internet: why does Sturridge have a seatbelt on!?"

Sturridge made 32 appearances for City, scoring six but made his name at Liverpool where he had 68 goals in 160 games.

The 34-year-old, who is not officially retired, has not played since 2022, with his most recent game coming for Perth Glory in Australia.

Arsenal entered the game top of the league with a game in hand with Liverpool a point behind and City two.

So after the 1-1 draw at Anfield, the Gunners remained Prem leaders.