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'Physical monster' Van Dijk must stick to deadly Haaland like glue, Liverpool should match Man City's three in midfield and Alexander-Arnold's injury could be a blessing in disguise... Where Sunday's Anfield showdown could be won and lost

Meetings between Liverpool and Manchester City have become the most anticipated fixtures in the Premier League calendar - and they've rarely disappointed in recent years.

Take last season, when the title rivals shared four goals at both Anfield and the Etihad Stadium, trading blows throughout and ultimately sharing the spoils.

This Sunday's clash at Anfield will have a slightly different feel. While City, powered by the goals of Erling Haaland, look every inch title contenders again, Liverpool have endured a sluggish start.

Meetings between Liverpool and Manchester City have become true highlights of the season
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Jurgen Klopp (left) and Pep Guardiola (right) will pit their wits again at Anfield on Sunday

They could easily be in the bottom half of the table by kick-off and a defeat would leave them 16 points behind City, a huge margin even at this relatively early juncture.