Premier League clash between Liverpool and Man City highlights historical rivalry and current stakes

Manchester City travels to Anfield on Sunday for a Premier League clash against Liverpool, carrying a six-point advantage and recent form dominance despite recent financial breach headlines.

City currently sits at the top of the league table with 15 points. Liverpool rests in sixth place, trailing the leaders by six points.

Recent performances heavily favour the Manchester side in this fixture. Historical trends, however, have traditionally pointed the other way.

Manchester City has dominated headlines in recent weeks over serious financial breach charges. The club must now focus on the pitch as the off-field scrutiny continues.

Sunday's meeting marks the 202nd fixture between the two clubs across all competitions. Liverpool firmly leads the historical head-to-head record with 95 victories. Manchester City has won 53 matches, while 53 games have ended in a draw.

Al Jazeera will look back at the top five clashes between the teams over the years leading up to the weekend encounter.