Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's visit to Manchester City on Saturday is important for both sides even though a traditionally crucial fixture no longer features the Premier League's two preeminent forces.
While second-placed City aim to hunt down leaders Arsenal in their pursuit of a fifth title in six seasons, sixth-placed Liverpool are merely hoping to climb into the top four after a troubled and trophy-less season.
However, Liverpool boss Klopp remains adamant a game usually vital to the destiny of the title for both clubs still retains major significance for his team, as well as City. "Super important game, that's the one thing that's not different to all the other years because obviously for us super important, for City super important," Klopp told reporters on Friday.
Liverpool's trip to the Etihad begins a daunting week for Klopp's men as they travel to Chelsea on Tuesday and then host league leaders Arsenal at Anfield next Sunday.