Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City: As It Happened

Manchester City win 4-1 at Anfield and end a 18 year wait for a victory at Liverpool's home. 

Resounding victory which sees the Reds' title chances slip away and City take a firm grip on the Premier League trophy. 

Deep into three minutes of added time here

Unbelievable goal from Foden who finishes the game once and for all with a wonderful goal

Striving for something towards the end Liverpool but very little doing in what has been a chastening second half for the champions.

Horrendous once again from Alisson and City finish the match off as a contest. 3-1, Sterling couldn't miss at the back post

This time it won't be disallowed as Gundogan scores again after a calamity of errors from Alisson Becker. Dreadful moment. 

The offside is confirmed and it remains 1-1

City score through John Stones but it's temporarily at least ruled out for offside.

Fabinho booked for a foul on Phil Foden

Double change for Liverpool as James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri replace Thiago and Curtis Jones

Liverpool equalise from the spot through Mohamed Salah. 1-1

Dias fouls Salah and he can equalise from the spot

Jones goes close this time after a superb cross field pass from Alexander-Arnold

Shot from Curtis Jones goes harmlessly over the bar

City lead via Ilkay Gundogan who couldn't miss as he makes up for his first half penalty miss. 

Liverpool kick off for the second half

All square at the break with Liverpool arguably the better side but it was the visitors who had the chance from the penalty spot. 

The free kick earns a corner that sees a Mane header only find the arms of Ederson. Almost half time

Dangerous free kick on the stroke of half time for Liverpool

More good play from Liverpool and this time Salah gets a shot away. Blocked on route to goal but there is a threat from the Reds. 

Let off for Liverpool and Fabinho in particular. The hosts must capitalise 

Gundogan's penalty goes high and wide. Still 0-0

Sterling collides with Fabinho's trailing leg at Manchester City can take the lead from the spot

Positive spell of possession for Liverpool but without a clear sight of goal at the end

Corner for Liverpool as Alexander-Arnold's influence grows in the match

Roberto Firmino goes close with a half volley from the edge of the area but Ederson tips over

First sign of sharpness comes from Alexander-Arnold sees Mane have half a chance but his header flies over

Remains a lack of impetus from Liverpool up until now. Chances are there but the emptiness of the surroundings is meaning the Reds aren't going full throttle as you'd expect

Really good driving run from Wijnaldum but the move peters out as Liverpool inexplicably retreat

Game of no chances so far as City begin to dictate possession 

Mohamed Salah almost gets in behind from a Roberto Firmino pass but the deflection denies the Egyptian

Quiet start with both sets of attackers pressing high

Early booking for Thiago for a foul on Gundogan

City get us underway

The teams walk out to an empty atmosphere with You'll Never Walk Alone playing

It's never easy predicting a match of this magnitude, especially given the success of the two respected sides in recent seasons. 

However, with Liverpool welcoming some key players back there is cause for optimism for the hopes and as such...

Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City

We are just 10 minutes from kick off at Anfield ad the players are in the dressing room ahead of what is set to be a huge clash. 

Klopp suggests playing either of his two new centre-backs in their first Premier League match against City would've been a tough ask. 

''Today's approach will be a mix of proper football and defending. Keeping them busy and making them do things they don't want to do. We often love playing against possession teams.''

''Returning players, it's god it's always good when you can make decisions. I'm happy with it.''

''They've had four sessions together, we have options and we have decided to opt for the more settled option.''

XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Zinchecnko, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Mahrez, Foden, Sterling. 

Subs: Steffen, Jesus, Laporte, Torres, Mendy, Fernandinho, Garcia, Doyle, Bernabe

New signing Ben Davies left out of the squad altogether whilst Ozan Kabak earns a place on the bench

XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Henderson, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Jones, Salah, Mane, Firmino. 

Subs: Adrian, N. Williams, Phillips, Kabak, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Origi, Milner, Shaqiri, Tsimikas

Liverpool's struggles of late have generally come against sides who sit deep and look to nullify Jurgen Klopp's attackers. 

City will almost certainly look to fight fire with fire at Anfield and this could benefit the Reds, although it is thwart with danger. 

We are around 15 minutes away from confirmed team news at Anfield. 

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Kabak, Fabinho, Robertson, Hnederson, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Salah, Mane, Firmino

That's all for now but I will be back around 15:00 for more pre-match build up including previews, prediction, confirmed team news and manager comments. 

All before the action on the field commences. 

On current form City would be strong favourites for this one. However, with potentially this seasons title hopes on the line it would be reticent to rule out a sparkling Liverpool performance to keep hopes alive on Merseyside.

There was uncharacteristically some needle between the two respectful managers in the build-up as Reds boss Jurgen Klopp suggested today's opponents had been afforded a 'break' when they were forced to miss matches due to a Covid-19 outbreak. 

Guardiola took exception to the comments in his own press conference and vowed to obtain an explanation from Klopp today.

Pep Guardiola's side have two issues of their own in terms of selection with key figures Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero both long-term absentees for the league leaders. 

Liverpool's well-documented issues with injuries have subsided ever so slightly this week with Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Sadio Mane all expected to feature here. 

Leaving Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Naby Keita and Diogo Jota sidelined. 

Today's visitors to Anfield have had their own, very disparate issues inside the L4 stadium as they haven't tasted victory at Liverpool's home since 2003. 

Recent results here both domestically and in Europe have gone on to be season defining, this could prove no exception. 

Prior to defeat to Burnley a fortnight ago, Liverpool were unbeatable at fortress Anfield.

However, since the loss to Sean Dyche's side, the Reds have also been beaten by Brighton and will hope to avoid three consecutive defeats at home here.

Despite Manchester City holding a seven point advantage over Liverpool coming into this clash, there is still plenty riding on the 90 minutes for both sides. 

A win for an injury-hit Liverpool side would give the reigning champions belief they can still mount a genuine title challenge. 

You can watch the match on Sky Sports Premier League where the coverage starts at 16:00 BST. 

Or if you can't watch live then stick with VAVEL where I will be bringing you pre-match previews, predictions, team news and of course, the all important action. 

Welcome to VAVEL's live coverage of today's huge Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City. My name is Dan Clubbe and I will be your host for today's action.