Liverpool can go nine points clear at the top of the table if they record a second win in their last 10 Premier League meetings with Manchester City on Sunday.
The reigning champions arrive at Anfield at risk of a near-unthinkable fifth consecutive domestic defeat, having lost 4-0 at home to Tottenham on November 23.
By stark contrast, new manager Arne Slot has guided Liverpool to 14 wins from their last 15 games in all competitions, including victories in each of their six most recent matches.
101GreatGoals.com has you covered for the line-ups, team news and confirmed starting sides for Liverpool vs Manchester City.
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Liverpool lineup vs Man City
Defender Conor Bradley was ruled out through injury for Liverpool, heralding the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back.
Joe Gomez also replaced Ibrahima Konate, with midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai coming in for Curtis Jones as part of a side seeking four successive home clean sheets.
Liverpool starting XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
Subs: Jaros, Davies, Endo, Nunez, Jones, Elliott, Quansah, Morton, Nyoni
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Man City lineup vs Liverpool
Goalkeeper Ederson made an error as City spurned a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 at home to Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.
City’s established starter began on the bench against Liverpool, with regular back-up Stefan Ortega preferred by manager Pep Guardiola.
The Spaniard’s other notable change was the exclusion of defender Josko Gvardiol, with Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias starting at the back.
Manchester City starting XI: Ortega, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Lewis, Gundogan, Nunes, Silva, Foden, Haaland
Subs: Ederson, Carson, Grealish, Doku, De Bruyne, Gvardiol, Savinho, O’Reilly, McAtee