Match of the Week - Liverpool vs Manchester City

Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated match of the week in Europe following the international break will take place on Sunday afternoon at Anfield Road. Spanish manager Iraola, who took charge of Liverpool following his successful spells at Bournemouth, has remained unbeaten in the five league matches he has managed so far, although he has only secured three points for the red-and-whites in two of them. Setting aside the away draw at Newcastle, the points dropped at home against Nottingham Forest and Fulham may have complicated matters in the title race. This week, they have a great chance to reduce the gap to the top of the table to three points by beating Manchester City, who currently sit at the summit. Although they are at the top of the league, dark clouds are gathering over Manchester City at the moment. City, who have been found on numerous occasions in previous seasons to have exceeded their spending budgets and misrepresented payments such as sponsorship fees, appear to be in serious trouble. As they brace for a heavy penalty - potentially including hefty fines, points deductions, relegation, or even the annulment of their titles - it is far from easy to predict how focused they will be on this season and these crucial matches. Following the end of the long and successful era under Pep Guardiola, how Maresca - who arrived at the helm of this giant club with high hopes - manages this process will also be decisive for the rest of his career. These circumstances make every match City plays all the more intriguing and full of suspense.

No team is unbeaten

At the end of the last five weeks of the Premier League, every team apart from Manchester City has dropped points. However, five teams remain unbeaten after five weeks. The clash at Anfield Road between the two teams yet to lose a league match this season also presents an opportunity for the two managers, who took charge of these giants before the season began, to prove themselves. Will the new managers' determination to prove themselves, combined with the teams' drive to maintain their unbeaten records, result in a 0-0 draw, or will the teams stick to their usual style of play? Like the rest of Europe, we are eagerly awaiting this clash, where we will also get to see these strategies in action.

Liverpool vs Manchester City tickets

Another question that has us all on tenterhooks this Sunday is whether Norwegian superstar striker Erling Haaland, who was injured and unable to finish the match against Portugal, will be fit in time for this gruelling fixture. Bearing in mind that Phil Foden is also suspended following a red card, should Haaland be unable to take to the pitch, it could turn out to be an easier match than expected for Van Dijk. If you're looking for a match in which you'll feel every moment of the great rivalry in English football, you can visit the seatpin website for Liverpool vs Manchester City tickets.