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'Put City under pressure and they can't perform' - Barnes backs Liverpool to avoid defeat in summit meeting

The Reds are seven points clear of City ahead of the trip to the Etihad Stadium, where they will put their unbeaten record on the line

John Barnes believes Manchester City's inability to deal with pressure means Liverpool will maintain their unbeaten record after the crunch trip to the Etihad Stadium.

The Reds are seven points clear of the defending champions, thanks in part to City suffering three defeats in their last five Premier League games.

Pep Guardiola's men have slipped back down to third ahead of the game courtesy of Tottenham's win over Cardiff City.