Michael Owen has theory about Liverpool's line-up vs Man City after Jurgen Klopp clues

For so long, Sergio Aguero was Liverpool’s arch-nemesis and Pep Guardiola must find someone to fill Argentine’s shoes in Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown.

Erik ten Hag has been tipped to become the next Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola after it was revealed this week that the Dutchman is set to join Manchester United.

Liverpool fans have asked Mohamed Salah stop doing interviews in which he is asked about his ongoing contract dispute with the club ahead of their crunch Premier League clash against Manchester City this weekend.The Egypt international forward is set to enter the final year of his current agreement with Liverpool in the summer and has admitted that they haven't yet matched his wage demands.Jurgen Klopp, on the other hand, has insisted that the club can do nothing more in their bid to extend the contract of their star player - with Salah again speaking out when asked this week.One fan wrote: "Why do this before a massive title deciding game." Adding: "It's all about him, another problem before the game now!!"With a second adding: "He needs to stop doing this interviews, it will only worsen his relationship with fans."A third continued: "Why’s he even doing these kinda interviews before a big game."With a fourth agreeing: "Shame Salah doing interviews before a big game when contract questions will inevitably come up. Just getting annoying now and needs resolving."HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Mohamed Salah worthy of a £400,000-a-week contract? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionSalah had said in a chat with Sky Sports this week: "Not much but honestly what can I say.

Jamie Carragher fears that Liverpool’s title hopes could be dashed by defeat against Manchester City on Sunday.Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to the Etihad Stadium to face City in what promises to be a crucial game in the Premier League title race. The Reds are currently second, one point behind City, with eight games left to play, having whittled down the defending champions’ 14-point lead through some relentless form.

Jurgen Klopp says he agrees with Jamie Carragher's claim that Liverpool's rivalry with Manchester City over the past few years is the "best" in Premier League history.In a recent column for The Telegraph, Carragher said the rivalry is "unique" because it has the "two best teams and managers in the world together fighting it out", something the Premier League has never really had before.Speaking at a press conference ahead of Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Pep Guardiola's defending champions, Klopp was asked whether he agreed the claim. "Who said it?" the Reds boss asked, and after being told it was Carragher, he replied: "Then yes, it's true!"He added: "The consistency both teams have shown over the period is crazy.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided an injury update before the Premier League showdown against title rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). With just one point separating them, the outcome could play a significant part in determining where the trophy ends up this season.

Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing Premier League investigation into Financial Fair Play (FFP) as some claims against them were regurgitated by a German news outlet ahead of the Premier League heavyweight clash with Liverpool.

West Ham star Michail Antonio has delivered a clear warning to Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of the title showdown on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). With only one point separating them at the top of the Premier League, that mouth-watering fixture could have a significant impact on where the trophy ends up.

Ilkay Gundogan says Jurgen Klopp's man-management stands out from his time working with the current Liverpool boss, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a more tactical and analytical approach.

Joe Cole has named Trent Alexander-Arnold as a superior crosser and passer over former England teammate and Manchester United icon David Beckham. The Liverpool has seen himself being compared to Manchester United hero David Beckham after taking another leap in his play this season.

These are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, April 7.

Both Manchester City and Liverpool would ideally like fully fit squads heading into this Sunday’s huge Premier League clash.

Liverpool and Manchester City star David James has excluded Mohamed Salah from his combined team of the two sides ahead of Sunday's huge showdown.Jurgen Klopp's men travel to City knowing a win will see them leapfrog their title rivals into top spot in the Premier League table. The Reds have fought back from a seemingly impossible position to put themselves well in contention to regain their title of English champions.Ahead of Sunday's title clash, James was asked to pick his combined starting line-up from the two squads.

Liverpool have landed their first summer signing already with the £7.7m capture of Fabio Carvalho.The Reds have swooped to secure a deal they almost completed in the January transfer window. But time ran out as they were finalising details with Fulham on the final day. Liverpool remained in talks with the Championship club, with Jurgen Klopp still keen on the player, and they have now secured a deal for the Portuguese attacking midfielder.

Liverpool forward Taiwo Awoniyi is a target for both West Ham and Newcastle after an incredible goalscoring run in Bundesliga this season.The Nigerian international, 24, has recorded 17 goals in 36 appearances for Union Berlin and is being closely monitored by the Premier League duo. And if they do choose to sell, Urs Fischer's side could also be set for a tidy profit - the Iron Ones are set to ask for five times the £6 fee they forked out for Awoniyi last summer.According to a report in The Sun, Newcastle or West Ham would have to fork out between £25m-£30m to see Union Berlin let go of their prized asset.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that his side will go up against the "best team in the world" when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in their huge top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp may have dropped a big hint on his team selection for Sunday’s huge clash against Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola told Manchester City players he needed every single one of them to get through their doubleheaders with Atletico and Liverpool before they picked up a crucial Champions League win. City have potentially their most intense fortnight of the season, having to navigate a way through their European quarter-final as well as a top-of-the-table Premier League clash and FA Cup semi-final against Jurgen Klopp's impressive side.

Liverpool are thought to be the first Premier League club in line for Kylian Mbappe.The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain for some time, even snubbing a fresh deal with the Ligue 1 side. Real Madrid, who had a £137m bid rejected for France forward in the summer, have been thought of as the club he will eventually sign for as a free agent in next window.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 13 Champions League goals in the knockout stages since the 2017-18 season. As well as levelling the knockout tally of the Manchester United forward, the Senegalese ace also surpassed the tally of former Barcelona and current Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi. Mane became the joint record holder after finishing off a wonderful team move in Jurgen Klopp ’s side’s 3-1 away victory over Benfica in the quarter finals first-leg.

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson had the perfect response to Benfica fans launching missiles and lighters at him in the Reds’ Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.Jurgen Klopp ’s side ran out worthy winners at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, beating the Primeira Liga side 3-1. Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz were all on the scoresheet for the Reds, whilst Manchester United target Darwin Nunez did give Benfica a glimmer of hope with a well-taken goal when his side were 2-0 down.