Jürgen Klopp stressed the need for Liverpool to play football 'on a really high level' when they face Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
The Reds boss is under no illusions about the improvement required from his side after the midweek defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.
City currently lead the Premier League and are seven points ahead of the reigning champions, who started the weekend in fourth place.
But previous seasons and meetings with Pep Guardiola's team have left Klopp fully aware how fluid the standings can be over the course of a campaign.