The cities of Liverpool and Manchester — think England, people — are separated by 56 kilometers, otherwise known as 35 miles, of loveliness. At least, we’d like to think they’re lovely. Maybe they’re not. Some of us have never been to either place, it turns out.
Anyway, those cities are home to the twin titans of English football — think soccer, people — aptly named Liverpool and Manchester City. Combined, those clubs have claimed the last three Premier League titles, with 1-2 finishes two years running.
They meet Sunday at 10:30 a.m. — think Chicago time, people — in what’s just plain the match of matches.