Five factors to decide Liverpool - Man City

Man City and Liverpool are no strangers, but not so much of the competition between the two sides is less attractive, especially with th...

Man City and Liverpool are no strangers, but not so much of the competition between the two sides is less attractive, especially with the nature of a match in the knockout phase of the Champions League. The following 5 hot spots promise to determine the outcome of this match.

1. Mohamed Salah vs. Aymeric Laporte

Although coach Pep Guardiola announced not only Mohamed Salah, but also Liverpool's "trident" is unstoppable, but in it, the Egyptian star is the most dangerous. If they lock up Salah, City can be confident they have eliminated the biggest threat.

The person entrusted with this crucial task would be Aymeric Laporte. The Citizens' winter contract was centered on Pep Guardiola but was tested by Pep at left-back last week against Everton and played well when Theo Walcott hit the post. However, Laporte will need the support of left-back defender Nicolas Otamendi to stop Salah.

2. Trent-Alexander Arnold vs. Leroy Sane

If Liverpool's right-sided forward was the most important source of power, the gap behind would bring the greatest insecurity. That is the place to be called by young defender Trent-Alexander Arnold, the only option of coach Jurgen Klopp when Joe Gomez and Nathaniel Clyne are absent.

In the defeat of Liverpool before Man Utd, Arnold is the "offense" to leave Marcus Rashford empty space escape and scored both goals. In front of the young British talent will be Leroy Sane, one of the fastest pace, mischievous and most likely to score goals today. If Arnord is not supported, Sane can hit and plow the right wing of The Kop.

3. Virgil van Dijk vs. Gabriel Jesus

At the closest meeting between Liverpool and City, Virgil van Dijk was the man of The Kop but could not play due to injuries. Now he will have the opportunity to prove his £ 75m worth of not only commanding the defense but also locking Gabriel Jesus.

After a downward spiral, Jesus returned with confidence when scoring two goals in the last two matches (for Brazil and Man City). The Brazilian striker is not only highly regarded for his talent but also for his ability to engage in play, coordination and space for his teammates. If Jesus "trapped" successfully Van Dijk, the center line with two strong wings of the City will have many opportunities.

4. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain & James Milner vs. Kevin De Bruyne & David Silva

Although not scored too many goals but can confirm that two midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva are the most important factors of the City. The duo is present at every hot spot on the pitch, regulating the game, controlling the game and assisting in perfect attack in every match. The deadly passes are also their most dangerous weapon.

Just to let one of the two people have space and time to process, Liverpool will face a lot of danger. So, the task of two "run" Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner is nothing else is harassing, the midfield of the City midfielder. Especially Oxlade-Chamberlain if the re-performances as in the 4-3 victory over The Citizens themselves, his team will have more opportunities.

5. Loris Karius vs. Ederson

Before the "super-terror" of both sides, performances of the temple guard will play a decisive role to the final results. Just a situation in or out of the wrong place, their team will pay.

With the performance from the start of the season, of course Ederson is still rated slightly better than his colleague Loris Karius, which has not received the maximum trust from Liverpool fans.