Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as City host rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

City host champions Liverpool at the Etihad with both sides desperate for a win to keep up with league leaders Arsenal.

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty questions how important the outcome of Sunday's Etihad meeting will be to Manchester City and Liverpool's title hopes.

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Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as City host rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

Premier League title hopefuls Manchester City and Liverpool face off at the Etihad Stadium. Join Rob Smyth for a seismic encounter

Manchester City delivered an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

MANCHESTER: Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close to within four points of Premier League leaders…

Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club.