Liverpool are mean at the back and a tight unit that defends together, but they still create lots of chances, and are strong from set-pieces too. In every aspect, they are what you would want your team to be.

It takes some going for Liverpool to successfully navigate life without the talents of Alisson Becker at their disposal. Remarkably, however, Arne Slot’s men have managed to do just that in consecutive meetings with Real Madrid and Manchester City.

There’s no doubting the highlight of this weekend’s Premier League action with Liverpool hosting Manchester City at Anfield. Pep Guardiola’s side are in the midst of a dismal run and simply cannot afford another setback at what has been a particularly unhappy hunting ground in recent years.