Everything feels a little different in the build-up to the latest installment of Manchester City vs Liverpool. And not just because City have suddenly forgotten how to win.
There are clear title race implications, City's torrid record at Anfield, and plenty of personal battles to focus on. But it just feels like the bite of the recent City-Liverpool rivalry is missing.
There may be a sea of Red as City approach Anfield on Sunday, and there may be some crowd trouble, but both clubs and their fans appear more focused on themselves than each other these days.
Is that progress, or has something else happened? ALSO READ: I'm a Liverpool and England hero - now I'm invested in Man City's next generation ALSO READ: I heard Pep Guardiola change before Liverpool FC game - Man City have a crisis A clear place to start is Jurgen Klopp.
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