The rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool has grown into one of England's richest in recent years. As the country's two best sides have duked it out on multiple fronts it has led to potent, volatile competition with always enough breathtaking quality to match the drama.
The latest edition to the epic story is set to be a rather different affair, however, as City and Liverpool will lock horns once more on Thursday as they enter the Carabao Cup. That prospect is quite a spicy one in isolation but this will be no normal meeting.
Given the World Cup came to its sensational conclusion just three days ago, both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will have limited resources available to them which could result in a flatter match than usual.
