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Liverpool and Man City renew rivalry as they try to narrow Arsenal gap

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) shoots past Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on March 10, 2024. [AFP]

Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade -- but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.

Table-toppers Arsenal will hope their two main rivals cancel each other out at the Etihad, but a win for either City or Liverpool would be a psychological boost.

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