Man City host Tottenham at the Etihad on Saturday, with both teams looking to lay down a marker at the start of the Premier League season.
Pep Guardiola will want to ensure Liverpool don't gain any ground on his team and will back his players to pick up three points, despite facing a challenging opponent.
City won the domestic treble last season and have improved their squad by adding holding midfielder Rodri and full back Joao Cancelo to their roster, with the club optimistic they can retain the title once again.
Spurs, meanwhile, reached the Champions League final in a historic campaign for the club, but were inconsistent in the league and will be hoping to mount a stronger title challenge this time around, only managing to finish fourth.