The two most exciting teams in England - maybe even Europe - play each other on Sunday. Two thrilling sides full of creativity, pace, skill, made up of individuals determined to play open, fast football.

It's the Premier League's record points scorers vs their very real, very frightening rivals. The 'tactical genius' vs the manager who keeps beating him.

What message would a win deliver for the victors? What effect might a defeat have? And more importantly - how will the game be decided?

The difference between the teams

In all four meetings between these clubs last season both teams played a 4-3-3, with Liverpool's shape a 4-5-1 in defensive phases, and City's a 4-1-4-1.