3 Key Battles That Could Decide Manchester City and Liverpool's Premier League Clash on Saturday
The Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday has the making to be one of the greats. Both sides are in good form with Manchester City unbeaten in the league and Liverpool scoring goal after goal.
Ahead of what looks to be a tasty clash in the English top-flight, here are the key battles that could decide the outcome of the game.
1. Benjamin Mendy vs Mohamed Salah
Benjamin Mendy signed for Manchester City this summer after a big-money move from Monaco - the defender possesses pace and strength in abundance.
However, the full-back's talent will be tested this Saturday as he looks to face Jurgen Klopp's pacey winger Mohamed Salah.
Salah has been outstanding form for the Reds following a move from Roma earlier in the summer. Salah has speed and superb ability on the ball and he also knows how to score.
The battle between the two could be a huge deciding factor for the Premier League fixture.
2. Gabriel Jesus vs Dejan Lovren
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is extremely talented and has shown he can perform on the big stage for City.
There aren't many defenders in the Premier League that find him easy to deal with. The 20-year-old has pace and control on the ball and Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren could find it a difficult task in keeping the young Brazilian at bay.
3. Fernandinho v Georginio Wijnaldum
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has quickly made himself a fan's favourite at Anfield since his move from Newcastle United and has performed well under Jurgen Klopp.
The Dutchman reads the game well and breaks up play as the opposition attempts to play through the middle - he also manages to grab himself a goal or two along the way.
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho is a similar player to Wijnaldum with strength and the ability to break up play - the two have faced each other previously and the pair look to have a feisty battle on their hands heading into the weekend's game.
