Manchester City have lost three Premier League matches on the spin as they prepare to travel to Anfield, where league leaders Liverpool have a chance to open up an 11-point gap

This week's Blood Red column takes a look at Pep Guardiola's recent problems and why a trip to Liverpool is the last thing Manchester City want this weekend

Pep Guardiola has said he has to "prove himself" all over again after Manchester City's six-game winless run and added the only reason there are not more questions about whether he should be sacked is because he's won six Premier League titles.