Victory for Liverpool at Bournemouth on Saturday would at least maintain their eight-point lead in the Premier League.

An hour after the final whistle, Liverpool’s defensive colossus was asked to contemplate his side’s widening advantage at the summit.

Liverpool, who are undefeated for 11 months and 29 Premier League games, lost only one league encounter last season – a 2-1 defeat at City.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp faces an anxious wait over the fitness of forward Mohamed Salah.

Egypt's Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of their African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Comoros with an ankle injury.

The Egypt international, 27, was substituted in the 87th minute of Sunday’s 3-1 win over Manchester City.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says being nine points above Manchester City feels "completely new" and praised his side's intensity after a 3-1 victory.

A "comprehensive" police operation is in place to prevent any violence or untoward incidents when Manchester City travel to Liverpool.

The clash of European champions Liverpool with Premier League title holders Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday has the potential to be a goal-packed thriller.

Liverpool come from behind to claim all three points from their Premier League encounter against Aston Villa.

For all their attacking flair, Liverpool showed again on Sunday they have the ability to dig deep and grind out vital victories.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expects the north London club to put in a 'proper performance' when they visit Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.

Liverpool have won just five times at United in the Premier League era and the Red Devils have won the fixture 16 times.

Alisson is primed to make his return in Liverpool’s biggest game of the season at Manchester United on Sunday after recovering from a serious calf injury.

Liverpool almost paid the price, in embarrassing fashion, for taking their foot off the gas as they let a three-goal lead slip against Salzburg.

"We can't be the best team in Europe because Man City are the best team in the world, that's the same planet, I think," joked Klopp.