In what is likely the most anticipated fixture of this weekend's Premier League lineup, Liverpool take on Manchester City at Anfield.
The Reds currently sit 6th in the Premier League with nine points from five games. Liverpool's start to the season has been good, although the team has shown some vulnerabilities despite being unbeaten.
In all competitions, Liverpool have won four and drawn three, with Andoni Iraola's side dropping points against Newcastle (2-2), Nottingham Forest (2-2) and Fulham (0-0) in the league.
Liverpool's games have been entertaining, with four of the Reds' seven games producing over 2.5 goals.
Iraola will be pleased with the uptick in the fortunes of Alexander Isak, who has four goals in five league games this season.
The Reds will be determined to pounce on what many believe will be a vulnerable Man City side this weekend, and they'll be backed by an Anfield crowd as buoyant as ever.
Man City, meanwhile, enter this game in controversial circumstances amidst the backdrop of the bombshell verdict in their infamous 115-charge case.
It remains to be seen how the drama will affect the team on the pitch, but so far they've been imperious as they sit top of the league table with five wins from five games (and seven from seven in all competitions, excluding the Community Shield).
In seven games, City have scored 20 goals, seven of which have been scored by Erling Haaland. City have goal threats all over the pitch so it's no surprise they're having little trouble finding the back of the net.
Man City will be wary of the fact they have only two wins in their last 29 trips to Anfield, and the atmosphere this weekend will be raucous given the recent news.
It's hard to predict how the off-pitch turmoil is going to affect City's performances, but they've been plenty good enough this season to be confident of avoiding defeat in what is a very tricky Premier League away fixture.
Liverpool 2-2 Man City
