Manchester City midfielder Rodri admits the rivalry with Liverpool remains despite their recent struggles, with Saturday's meeting 'one of the toughest games of the season.'
City welcome Jurgen Klopp's side to the Etihad at lunchtime, looking to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to just five points, before they face Leeds United later on today. The Blues have a game in hand over their rivals in a race that is likely to go down to the wire.
In recent seasons it has been Liverpool fighting City for the title, but a drop off in form and problems in their squad has them sixth and clinging on to the top-four race. Nevertheless, they proved with a 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United that they can still hurt top teams and Rodri is under no illusions about today's challenge.
