Security around the Etihad is bracing itself for the arrival of Liverpool and Manchester City, with extra police deployed to prevent a repeat of the chaos outside Anfield last week.
The team buses will arrive at different entrances to the stadium in the hope that there will not be a large swell of fans surrounding the coaches.
Greater Manchester Police will be monitoring the situation closely and are ready to provide extra support if a large number of City fans wait for Liverpool's arrival.
The Reds will be using a tunnel that leads to the dressing rooms, away from the location of City's arrival.