Liverpool might be 17 points ahead of Man city in the Premier League table, but they are taking nothing for granted ahead of their trip to the Etihad on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions are not their title-rivals this season, having long since waved the white flag on their defence.

Despite their superb domestic and European form, Slot has occasionally found it difficult to conceal his irritation with his players

Arne Slot has made a change to Liverpool's plans for the Manchester City game, making significant adjustments to his side's preparations for the high-stakes encounter