Who has the edge in our combined Liverpool and Manchester City XI?
Premier League leaders Liverpool host arch-rivals Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday in what could be a title-defining clash in potentially the final showdown between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
Liverpool, who have recorded straight wins in all competitions, are one point clear of The Citizens at the summit and can further strengthen their grip on the title with victory as they bid to give Klopp the perfect farewell.
But they face a relentless City side who have recorded 18 wins in their last 20 and showing no signs of flagging. Guardiola's side will be emboldened by the absences of Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, with Jack Grealish the only real doubt for the visitors following a recurrence of a groin issue.
Historically, the Manchester side struggle on Merseyside. They have only earned one win at Anfield since 2003, which came behind closed doors in 2021.
The last dance between two familiar foes promises to be a blockbuster affair as City seek to spoil the party and reclaim the ascendancy. Ahead of Sunday's showdown, this is Mail Sport's combined XI.
A relatively straightforward pick given the absence of his Liverpool counterpart Alisson.
A commanding presence in the box, the Brazilian has kept eight clean sheets in the league – the second most in the division.
His quarterback-like distribution – City's secret weapon – could cause problems for Liverpool's rearguard.
The 33-year-old was awarded the club captaincy in the summer following Ilkay Gundogan's departure and has taken the role in his stride.
No City player has recorded more sprints than his 501.
Like a fine wine.
Colossus doesn't do Liverpool's Dutchman justice.
A formidable figure in Liverpool's fortification, the club captain has won
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