Is Liverpool match win or bust for Man City?

It has been 34 days since Manchester City last tasted victory in any competition.

Since that 1-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's side have gone out of the EFL Cup, lost three Premier League games on the spin and dropped five points out of six in the Champions League.

Now, eight points adrift of top spot, they face the prospect of potentially falling out of the Premier League title race with the toughest of challenges at league leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

If City lose to Arne Slot's in-form Reds, they will be 11 points behind their title rivals.

Defensive frailties, a fragile mentality, significant injuries and a lack of confidence are just some of the things…