Manchester City are not used to playing a supporting role in a Premier League title drama but Sunday's home game against leaders Liverpool at least offers Pep Guardiola's inconsistent side the chance to grab centre stage again.

Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders.

Are Liverpool showing cracks in its pursuit of the Premier League title? Arne Slot doesn’t think so. “Not a dip at all,” the Liverpool manager said after his team dropped two points in a match for the second straight midweek.