Graeme Souness believes Liverpool represent the more reliable side heading into the Premier League title run-in, comparing champions Manchester City to a Ferrari.
Seven wins in a row have put Pep Guardiola's side on course to retain the trophy they won with a century of points last season.
Jurgen Klopp's side meanwhile have frittered away a seven-point lead at the top and have looked far from their usual selves since losing their only top-flight game of the season at City in January.
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