For decades, Manchester City and Liverpool were nowhere near as heated rivals as they are in the present day.
Both the Blues and the Reds saw their clashes against Manchester United as meaning more and, as much as two teams from opposing cities could, they found a common hatred. Fast forward to 2023 though and the City vs Liverpool fixture has never been so bitter.
During the international break, Virgil van Dijk likened the match to 'a war' despite Liverpool not being in the title picture this season. City meanwhile took steps to limit the amount of away supporters Jurgen Klopp's team could bring after horrendous scenes during the Carabao Cup clash at the Etihad back in December.
