Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League’s biggest game this weekend.
The two sides head into this fixture on the back of impressive outings in the Champions League.
City thrashed Borussia Dortmund 4-1, while Liverpool produced their best performance of the season, beating Real Madrid 1-0.
Match preview
City are one point ahead of Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s showdown — a sign of their improvement from last season.
Pep Guardiola’s side have become less possession-oriented than they were in previous seasons, ranking fourth for average possession per game in the league.
They boast the best attack, while only Arsenal have conceded fewer goals than them.
The Cityzens have not lost at home this term and will aim to extend that record against Liverpool.
The Reds have endured a poor start to the season, losing four straight league games before returning to winning ways against Aston Villa last weekend.
Liverpool boast one of the league’s best attacks, but their defensive frailties have proved costly.
Despite keeping a clean sheet in the last two games, their defensive struggles might be exposed against City, whose attack is led by the red-hot Erling Haaland.
As a result of this weakness and their poor away form — having lost their last three games on the road — City are favourites for this clash.
Head-to-head
City have won 60, drawn 58 and lost 110 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Team news
Mateo Kovacic is the only fitness concern for Man City.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong remain sidelined for Liverpool, but Alexander Isak could return.
Key players
Man City
Erling Haaland: The Premier League’s top scorer with 13 goals in 10 matches.
Phil Foden: City’s best performer against Dortmund and joint-second in goal contributions in the league.
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai: The Reds’ best performer this term and one of the division’s best all-round midfielder.
Mohamed Salah: Has 13 goals against the Cityzens — only versus Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United has he scored more.
Stats from transfermarkt.com, 11v11.com & sofascore.com
