Liverpool will host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, October 16. City currently sit second in the league table, just one point behind league leaders Arsenal, meanwhile, Liverpool are 10th with 10 points.
The Reds approach the game with a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal last weekend, meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's side celebrated a 4-0 victory over Southampton.
Ahead of the Reds vs City game, Paul Merson has stated his prediction on Sportskeeda.
"With Roberto Firmino and Darwin Nunez hitting form, the front three have suddenly come to life for Liverpool. With Luis Diaz injured, however, someone will have to fill in on the left. It's hard for players to play out of position in big games., but I don't see how you can keep Nunez out of the side.
"If Firmino plays a slightly withdrawn role, Liverpool can play all four of their forwards. They had too many people up front against Arsenal, and someone needs to help out in midfield. When Firmino doesn't start, four forwards in a line-up doesn't work out very well for Liverpool.
"Liverpool were at their absolute best when Salah could make his runs inside. The problem now is that he can't do that anymore with Nunez occupying that space up front and might need to change his game.
"Klopp didn't foresee this problem, and will need to find a way around it - it's just a little blip for the side. Joe Gomez was all over the place at full-back against Arsenal as well, and can't see anything but a struggle against Foden and Grealish this weekend.
"Erling Haaland will be up against Virgil van Dijk this weekend, and I think the latter will find it a little difficult against the Premier League's leading goalscorer. This will be an interesting challenge for both players.
"Liverpool have been so spoiled by brilliance over the years that a couple of players being out of form has caused mayhem. Yesterday's result will make a difference for Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah will be a completely different player this weekend.
"Do I see Liverpool winning? No. They're still letting in too many goals. Manchester City have got Haaland and will still win a lot of games this season. I don't see how Liverpool are going to stop them from scoring at least two goals this weekend."
Paul Merson's Prediction: Liverpool 1-3 Manchester City
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