Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday with Arne Slot's side looking to extend their lead over their rivals in the Premier League, with Pep Guardiola's side in crisis

The Man City manager spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Liverpool. Pep Guardiola was in a reflective mood ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool this weekend at Anfield. The two title-chasing sides meet at Anfield in the game of the weekend as Arne Slot’s side could move 11 points clear before the turn of the year.

Liverpool plays Man City this weekend in a crucial game in the Premier League title race, and Pep Guardiola has been looking ahead to the game in his pre-match press conference

Man City boss Pep Guardiola insists the Citizens "will not be back by winning" against Liverpool and will only return to their best when his players return.

Pep Guardiola has said he has to "prove himself" all over again after Manchester City's six-game winless run and added the only reason there are not more questions about whether he should be sacked is because he's won six Premier League titles.

This week's Blood Red column takes a look at Pep Guardiola's recent problems and why a trip to Liverpool is the last thing Manchester City want this weekend