"Both sides come into this fixture riding positive waves of momentum and Arne Slot and Co. will be eager to build on their big win over Real Madrid. To do that, however, Liverpool will need to find a way to nullify the array of stars that make City such a formidable force. With that in mind, let's take a look at some City players that the Reds must account for if they want a positive result on Sunday."
"He can score from anywhere and he can create for others as his four goals and three assist across all comps thus far this season displays. He will be a handful for someone like Ryan Gravenberch to handle as the Dutchman is going to be key for Slot's plans of slowing down the England star. Foden will carry at the Reds defense without hesitation and the lads will need to be razor sharp whenever he picks up the ball in the final third."
"This might be the most obvious choice ever, but yet it must be mentioned as he is one of, if not the most, in-form strikers in the world right now. In the past, Liverpool have proven capable of shutting down the big Norwegian, regardless of what kind of form he was in. Having said that, while it has improved in the last week, the Reds have not shown their usual defensive pedigree this season."
Liverpool and Manchester City meet with both sides riding positive momentum, and Liverpool aiming to build on a big win over Real Madrid. Liverpool must find ways to nullify City’s key attacking threats to secure a positive result. Phil Foden has returned to scintillating form, capable of scoring and creating from advanced positions and likely to operate as a No.10; Ryan Gravenberch will be key to slowing him. Erling Haaland remains one of the most in-form strikers and demands special defensive focus. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will be crucial to containing Haaland amid Liverpool’s inconsistent defensive displays.
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