KEY BATTLES
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Two who swopped clubs in 2015. Milner has had the better of their meetings, scoring at Anfield last season and keeping Sterling quiet in December. But then Liverpool scored early so he pushed forward less than usual
and now the £49 million (S$85 million) man is in better form. Opponents are starting to target Liverpool’s makeshift left-back.
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Can was Liverpool’s match-winner against Burnley last week, but was also culpable for the Clarets’ goal. With captain Jordan Henderson injured, he shoulders a huge responsibility. De Bruyne and David Silva will look
to find space either side of the German, especially with City’s wingers adopting wide positions, to make his task tougher.
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As an old Evertonian, Stones has a particular incentive to beat Liverpool. Firmino, who missed the Burnley game with a muscle injury, presents a formidable opponent on such stages. The false nine is at his best against
the best and scored home and away against City last season as Liverpool won 4-1 and 3-0, aided by his relentless running.
KEY STATISTICS
Liverpool have taken 22 points against the top seven this season
City have taken just eight points against the top seven this season.
Liverpool have won all 3 league meetings against City under Jurgen Klopp.
City have lost only one of 19 home games under Pep Guardiola.
Willy Caballero saved 3 Liverpool penalties in last season’s League Cup final.
Liverpool have won only four matches in 2017.
Manchester City have won 10 matches in 2017.