The view from Man City: 'It's the perfect storm'

Fortunes have changed since the two contested a 0-0 draw at Anfield in their first meeting of the campaign back in October.

The sides were only separated by goal difference heading into that match, but City now trail league leaders Liverpool by seven points.

While Jürgen Klopp's Reds continued to go unbeaten in the top flight, Pep Guardiola's side hit a sticky patch, losing three of four Premier League matches before getting back on track with a 3-1 win at Southampton last time out.

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts1Liverpool20173048840542Tottenham Hotspur211605462125483Manchester City201523541638474Chelsea21135338162244So, what can we expect to see from City at the Etihad on Thursday night?

We spoke to…