Manchester City basically waved the white flag at the Bernabeu on Wednesday and, without Erling Haaland, lacked belief against Real Madrid from the off. Let's be frank, it was a shambolic performance from Pep Guardiola's side, with a real lack of intensity. Part of the pickle City found themselves in was down to the way Pep had set them up.

The Reds have seen their lead atop the Premier League shrink after dropping points twice in their last three games.

Manchester City vs Liverpool is always a monster clash and this meeting on Sunday is no different. Buckle up. WATCH – Manchester City v Liverpool Pep Guardiola’s City were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in the knockout phase round on Wednesday by Real Madrid,