Liverpool have the chance to secure consecutive Premier League victories this weekend for the first time since December. The Reds claimed their opening league triumph of 2026 last Saturday with a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Back at Anfield on Sunday, Arne Slot's men face Manchester City in what could prove a pivotal encounter for their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Amidst an ongoing defensive injury crisis, Liverpool supporters received encouraging news on Thursday when Slot confirmed that Joe Gomez might feature in Sunday's showdown as he nears full fitness following a hip problem.

Liverpool are anticipated to field their first-choice centre-back partnership of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk against City, with the Dutchman's long-term prospects at the club hinted at by his manager in the build-up to the fixture. We examine the key talking points surrounding the defending champions.