Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. It's third against fourth and a heavyweight battle that sees two super coaches go head to head. Pep Guardiola locks horns with Jurgen Klopp in a tussle that could have serious implications for both sides in their hunt to secure a top four finish this term. Kick off 4.30pm GMT.
Premier League / Matchday 29
Etihad Stadium / 19.03.2017
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Updated 19/03/2017 at 18:22 GMT
15'
Fernandinho fizzes a low ball into the six-yard box that gets a big 'oooh' from the crowd. Aguero had tried to get on the end of it but was being closely monitored by Matip. City want a spot kick, but that would be a generous award.
14'
The hosts surge forward once more. Silva feeds Sterling who can't get it beyond the defender with his low ball towards Aguero.
13'
Liverpool deal with the left-wing corner efficiently. No doubt that the home side are looking the more likely here.
12'
De Bruyne's venomous cross from the left almost catches Mignolet out at his near post. The Reds stopper is forced to scamper and push it away for a corner.
11'
Can hauls back his man and is lucky to escape without picking up an early caution.
10'
Klopp will be calling for his side to get hold of the ball and nullify City's momentum.
9'
Liverpool deal with the second set piece more convincingly. The hosts are on top in a lively opening.
8'
City looking menacing. A corner is only cleared. De Bruyne volleys it right back into the mix, but Matip does well to steer it behind.
7'
DID YOU KNOW? Man City’s next Premier League home win will be their 200th in the competition, becoming the 8th team to reach this milestone. 158 of those 199 wins have come at the Etihad, 41 at Maine Road.
6'
Sane sprints free on the left of the area. He fizzes a low ball into the area that Mignolet manages to get fingers to. t was a smart City move involving De Bruyne and Aguero, but the danger was brief for the visitors as Sane was flagged offside.
5'
GOALS EXPECTED: Manchester City have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 12 games in all competitions against Liverpool, shipping 23 in the process (W2 D4 L6).
4'
At the Etihad Stadium, the Merseysiders have recorded three wins and five draws. They have been beaten on five occasions. Last season the Reds clocked up a first league win versus the Citizens in seven visits.
3'
A couple of landmarks on both teams this evening. James Milner plays the 450th league game of his career while John Stones makes his 100th PL appearance, while it's game No.400 in league football for David Silva too.
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2'
City roar out of the traps. Sterling surges towards the visiting area before feeding Fernandinho on the right. The Brazilian drills a low ball towards Aguero, but Klavan is well placed to clear.
1st Half
1'
KICK OFF! Liverpool get us underway.
16.25
Liverpool are unbeaten in their nine games against sides currently in the top six of the Premier League table this season (W5 D4 L0).
16.20
Elsewhere this afternoon, Manchester United won at Middlesbrough to move up to fifth... And Tottenham have just defeated Southampton to consolidate second spot and cut Chelsea's lead at the top to 10 points.
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16.15
It's going to be frenetic: These two sides have averaged the most distance run in the Premier League this season: Liverpool (117.3km per game) and Manchester City (114.8km per game).
16.10
And what about Liverpool? Their high pressing game may be ideal for this afternoon's encounter. The pre-match focus is on the return of Firmino, but it's another Brazilian who likes fixtures between these sides. Philippe Coutinho has scored more Premier League goals versus Manchester City than against any other team (4) in the competition.
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16.05
Thoughts on first scorer? If you think the hosts will make the breakthrough, you'd be wise to look towards Sergio Aguero. The Argentine forward has found the back of the net in all four of his Premier League games versus Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium (four goals).
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16.00
STAT: Manchester City have lost five of their last six Premier League meetings with Liverpool (W1). Indeed, Liverpool have won four consecutive league games against Man City for the first time since 1981 (a run of seven).