5) Aleksandr Kolarov v Nathaniel Clyne
This fullback battle will likely define who comes out on top down our right-hand side. City won’t play a wide left winger, meaning the Serbian will provide their width, while we similarly expect Clyne to be Liverpool’s only touchline hugger. Kolarov is a more impressive attacking force, so it’ll be up to Clyne to blunt him. Thankfully, that’s the Englishman’s strength, and he’s so far shone during tough away fixtures against good sides. Depending on who City play in attacking midfield, he’ll have to keep a close eye on Kevin de Bruyne, David Silva and Raheem Sterling as well of course.
