Overview
- Arsenal were pegged back to a 2-2 draw at Sunderland, opening a window for the winner in Manchester to close the gap at the top.
- Kick-off is 16:30 GMT on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola marks his 1,000th match as a manager.
- Erling Haaland enters in prolific form with 13 Premier League goals in 10 starts, while Liverpool arrive boosted by back-to-back wins, including a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid.
- Team news points to selection challenges: City are unlikely to risk Rodri and remain without Mateo Kovacic, while Liverpool are still missing Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong; Alexander Isak has trained but is expected to be eased back.
- Historical data shows the largest deficit overcome after 10 matches to win the Premier League is six points, underscoring the significance of this chance for the chasers.