Pep Guardiola's key Man City selection dilemma should be easy for Liverpool FC fixture

After a couple of seasons of the rivalry taking a back seat, Manchester City and Liverpool find themselves in a top-of-the-table clash once again. The last international break of the year is bound to drag but when domestic football is back it promises to bring with it a mouth-watering clash.

City will welcome their old foes to the Etihad Stadium for the early kick-off on Saturday November 25, and currently hold a one-point lead on their rivals in second place. As ever, a game so early on in the campaign won't be decisive in the title race but the winner will certainly strike a blow at the heart of their opponents ahead of what is a crucial and hectic part of the season.

Pep Guardiola will be desperate to win as always, especially given his side dropped points once again to a big side last time out and will be eager to get back on form.

ALSO READ: Erling Haaland reflects on Man City start to season with Chelsea vow

ALSO READ Pep Guardiola's squad wish at Man City is about to be tested

Sunday's barnstorming 4-4 draw with Chelsea was a thrilling game for everyone to watch except the manager, who was no beside himself as he watched his side fail to control a game.

Just like in their first defeat of the season to Wolves, City struggled when their opponents ensured the game descended into one of quick transitions in which they were unable to dominate possession. Again like Wolves, Chelsea had the speed to really trouble City on the counter where they are often exposed and vulnerable.

City of course managed to score four goals themselves this time around as they were still able to assert their own game on Chelsea, a difference from the unrecognisable display at Molineux, but there is one more similarity between the