Jurgen Klopp admitted that Liverpool are a long way off Manchester City ahead of the two rivals' meeting at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds have endured a stuttering start to the season and sit in 10th in the Premier League, winning just two of their opening eight games. Klopp's side haven't recorded a victory in the top flight since August, but Wednesday's morale-boosting 7-1 win over Rangers in the Champions League gives them some much-needed confidence.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's men are second in the table and boast the only unbeaten record in the Premier League, having won seven of their first nine matches. Arsenal are the only side to have recorded more points, with the Gunners flying at the top of the division.