Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Over four seasons, there was a single Premier League point between them. This season there are 19 points between Manchester City and Liverpool. City still don’t have things their own way: Erling Haaland’s presence remains a double-edged sword. Without Haaland’s goals, Arsenal would be on a title victory lap while with the Norwegian – an injury doubt for Saturday’s match – City have never quite hit the fluency shown when they were duking it out with Liverpool over those years. By contrast Jürgen Klopp’s problems run rather deeper than implanting a guaranteed goal-machine. Virgil van Dijk was criticised this week by the Dutch legends Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten for his leadership style. And even though Stefan Bajcetic is only 18, losing him for the season was a blow. Liverpool, though, retain significant danger, as Manchester United found out, and as Guardiola recognised after losing 1-0 at Anfield in October to a Mo Salah strike. John Brewin

Manchester City v Liverpool, Saturday 12.30pm

No one could mistake Kai Havertz for a donkey when he is playing football. The German forward with a fondness for nature is far too elegant for anyone to doubt his talent. The issue with Havertz is more one of consistency. This is a player who has scored winning goals for Chelsea in the finals of the Champions League and Club World Cup. His place in history is already assured. But Havertz can do more in his role as a false nine. At his best the 24-year-old offers flexible movement, unselfish running, intelligent link play and a threat in the box. But there are times when he drifts through games. It can be frustrating to watch. It is time for Havertz to put a proper run together. He has scored in three consecutive games and needs to