We’re gearing up for another title clash this weekend here in the Transfer Tavern as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield.

Both sides are hoping to be the main contenders with Chelsea for the Premier League crown this season and so it should be an attacking game as both look to reel the Blues in.

The Stamford Bridge side is the one to beat right now and our landlord thinks whoever takes the three points at Anfield will be the chief challengers to them this season.

Liverpool come into the game after an eventually comfortable win over Stoke City that finished 4-1 whilst the Citizens won at Hull City 3-0.

Both are known for their free-scoring ways and their defensive frailties, too, this season and so we could be in for a highly entertaining affair.

Our landlord thinks the Reds can win it, too, providing Jurgen Klopp goes with this 4-3-3 line-up…

GK: Simon Mignolet

Mignolet has done a decent enough job since coming back in goal for the Reds and should get to start here.

A clean sheet would be a more than good base on which to press on for the win.

RB: Nathaniel Clyne

Clyne flies up the right wing from his defensive position and should be looking to help overwhelm City early on.

He’ll need to be disciplined, though, as the Citizens have more than enough quality to cause havoc.

CB: Ragnar Klavan

With Joel Matip still struggling with injury our landlord reckons Klavan will once again play.

The former Augsburg man has done a decent job in the recent games, though, so this isn’t a big issue.

CB: Dejan Lovren

The Croatian has been pretty good alongside Klavan in recent weeks but will need to be on top form against City.

One mistake could settle the game here and so he needs to be fully alert at all times.

LB: James Milner

Milner had a top game against Stoke last time out and it’s got to the point where our punters here by the bar see him as an out and out left back.

He’ll want to get one over his former employers here.

CM: Jordan Henderson

These are the games that Henderson knows define captains and so he’ll want to make his mark.

He did with a fine goal against Chelsea earlier this season so a repeat of that would be hugely impressive.

CM: Georginio Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum doesn’t score many but fortunately for Liverpool they have plenty of others who can.

Instead, it’s the Dutchman’s running that is crucial to the team and so he’ll be aiming to help force City back.

CM: Adam Lallana

One midfielder who can score goals, though, is this man.

Lallana is in a fine patch of form at the moment and a goal against City could really elevate his status of importance at the club only futher.

RW: Sadio Mane

Mane had another good game against Stoke and is bound to have a good career with the Reds.

They’ll be looking to get the best from him before he goes to AFCON 2017 next month.

ST: Daniel Sturridge

For our landlord, Sturridge must start.

He’s played a part in goals in the last two games when he’s come off of the bench and looks confident. These types of games are the ones he thrives in, too, so Klopp should unleash him.

LW: Roberto Firmino

Firmino got back to scoring ways against Stoke last time out and will be looking for more against City.

He really announced himself against the Citizens last season at the Etihad and our local Reds would love a repeat performance at Anfield this time around.

Agree, Reds fans? Let us know below!