Pep Guardiola has reportedly drawn up a six-point plan of how Manchester City can beat Liverpool on Thursday.

City host the Reds at the Etihad bidding to cut Jurgen Klopp's side's lead to four points at the top of the Premier League.

But defeat would see Liverpool open up a huge 10-point gap with the Reds bidding to maintain their unbeaten top-flight campaign so far.

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City missed the opportunity to win at Anfield earlier this term as Riyad Mahrez blazed a last-gasp penalty over the crossbar.

And Guardiola has hatched a blueprint for the return fixture, according to The Sun.

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It includes:

Pressing Alisson when he has the ball at his feet

Encouraging Ederson to go long more often than usual

Playing with a high defensive line

Targeting set pieces

Playing Danilo at left-back

Continuing to attack - even if they are leading

Alisson was caught in possession against Leicester earlier this season leading to a goal for Rachid Ghezzal, and Guardiola seemingly thinks there is a weakness there.

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Liverpool have been caught offside 42 times so far this term which is behind City's reported plan to play with a high line.

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And Guardiola is insistent his side must continue on th front foot and be ruthless if they manage to take the lead.

The former Barcelona boss branded Liverpool "maybe the best team in the world" after seeing City beat Southampton 3-1.

"You have to accept it. All we can do is do our job, play our games and after that we will see," he added.