#phil-foden

#phil-foden

Yes, he's been quiet recently, but if you still own him, he's a definite hold for the next two fixtures. First up, a trip to Old Trafford against a Manchester United side with just one win in seven and one clean sheet in their last 15 - that's not exactly defensive form to fear. Foden also loves a derby, with seven goals in his last seven appearances against United.

Man City left it late but eventually wrestled three points from a chaotic contest at the Etihad, overcoming a spirited Leeds fightback to win 3-2 with a stoppage-time strike from Phil Foden. What began as a routine afternoon for the champions swerved into uneasy territory during a turbulent second half, only for Foden's composure deep into added time to drag City back from the brink. City could hardly have scripted a stronger opening.

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.

Phil Foden's second-minute strike sparked Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Morocco's Wydad AC in the Club World Cup opener for both teams.

Guardiola stated, "We want to help him, that's the most important thing. He needs rest and it's going to happen now after Sunday."

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz was a target for Manchester City, but they have decided to withdraw their interest due to the projected costs being too high.