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A history of Liverpool v Manchester City in pictures

Jurgen Klopp’s team are expected to be the closest challengers to Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions this season.

Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday in the pick of the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.

Here, Press Association Sport looks through its archive at some of the best images from previous matches between the clubs on Merseyside.

Uwe Rosler looks to the heavens after shooting wide against Liverpool in an October 1995 League Cup match
Uwe Rosler looks to the heavens after shooting wide against Liverpool in an October 1995 League Cup match (David Kendall/PA Archive)
Emile Heskey (centre) gets to grips with Paul Ritchie during a Premier League match in September 2000
Emile Heskey (centre) gets to grips with Paul Ritchie during a Premier League match in September 2000 (David Kendall/PA)
Jari Litmanen celebrates scoring a penalty in Liverpool's FA Cup win over City in February 2001
Jari Litmanen celebrates scoring a penalty in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over City in February 2001 (Phil Noble/PA)
Nicolas Anelka, right, celebrates scoring a penalty at Anfield in City's last Premier League win at Anfield in May 2003
Nicolas Anelka, right, celebrates scoring a penalty at Anfield in City’s last Premier League win at Anfield in May 2003 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Joey Barton, left, leaves the field after being sent off for a foul on Sami Hyypia in a February 2006 encounter
Joey Barton, left, leaves the field after being sent off for a foul on Sami Hyypia in a February 2006 encounter (Martin Rickett/PA)
Manchester City fans show their support for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Anfield in May 2008, amid reports owner Thaksin Shinawatra wanted him out
Manchester City fans show their support for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Anfield in May 2008, amid reports owner Thaksin Shinawatra wanted him out. Eriksson was replaced by Mark Hughes a month later (David Davies/PA)
Nedum Onuoha battles for the ball with Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina in February 2009
Nedum Onuoha battles for the ball with Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina in February 2009 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring at Anfield in November 2011. City were crowned champions the following May
Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring at Anfield in November 2011. City were crowned champions the following May (Martin Rickett/PA)
Mamadou Sakho, left, and Edin Dzeko challenge for the ball in an April 2014 encounter at Anfield
Mamadou Sakho, left, and Edin Dzeko challenge for the ball in an April 2014 encounter at Anfield (Peter Byrne/PA)
Sergio Aguero - still to score at Anfield - reacts to a missed chance in March 2015
Sergio Aguero – still to score at Anfield – reacts to a missed chance in March 2015 (Lynne Cameron/PA)
James Milner, right, fouls Raheem Sterling. The two have now swapped over, with Sterling at City and Milner with Liverpool
James Milner, right, fouls Raheem Sterling. The two have now swapped over, with Sterling at City and Milner with Liverpool (Lynne Cameron/PA)
Roberto Firmino attempts to control the ball with a back flick in March 2016 as Vincent Kompany looks on
Roberto Firmino attempts to control the ball with a back flick in March 2016 as Vincent Kompany looks on (Peter Byrne/PA)
Milner and Sterling, now in their current colours, clash again on New Year's Eve 2016
Milner and Sterling, now in their current colours, clash again on New Year’s Eve 2016 (Dave Howarth/PA)
Another opportunity goes begging for Aguero at Anfield, in January of this year
Another opportunity goes begging for Aguero at Anfield, in January of this year (Peter Byrne/PA)
Mohamed Salah scores the decisive goal in Liverpool's 4-3 win over City last season
Mohamed Salah scores the decisive goal in Liverpool’s 4-3 win over City last season (Peter Byrne/PA)
Fans let off flares in the build-up to the Champions League quarter-final clash between the sides, when missiles were thrown at the City team bus
Fans let off flares in the build-up to the Champions League quarter-final clash between the sides. Missiles were thrown at the City team bus (Peter Byrne/PA)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring Liverpool's second in their 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg win over City last season
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring Liverpool’s second in their 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg win over City last season (Peter Byrne/PA)
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