Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade — but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.

Table-toppers Arsenal will hope their two main rivals cancel each other out at the Etihad, but a win for either City or Liverpool would be a psychological boost.

The Gunners, meanwhile, face former captain Granit Xhaka when they travel to fourth-placed Sunderland, while Manchester United seek revenge for their defeat in the Europa League final by Tottenham Hotspur.

AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead of this weekend’s action:

Liverpool brace for Haaland test

Arne Slot has steadied the ship at Anfield, reverting to a tried-and-trusted defence after a run of four Premier League d

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