MatchNine interesting facts and figures ahead of Man City v Liverpool

This is Liverpool's 50th game of the season – they have won 39 of the 49 so far, scoring 119 goals and conceding 34.

The Reds have scored 38 away goals this season – the most of any team in the Premier League.

Jürgen Klopp's men have kept clean sheets in each of the last three away league fixtures. Not since March 2015 (in a run of six) have they kept four in a row on the road in the top flight.

This afternoon will be the clubs' 50th Premier League meeting. Of the previous 49, Liverpool have won 20 and City 11.

The Reds have drawn 11 times at City in the Premier League, with only their fixture at Everton (12) producing more.

Michael Owen scored a hat-trick at Maine Road in September 2002 and is the only Liverpool player to ever score a treble away at City.

Roberto Firmino's first Liverpool goal was in the club's last league win at Etihad Stadium – November 2015.

Since the start of the 2018-19 Premier League season, City have accumulated 338 points in the league, while Liverpool have won 337. Next best are Chelsea on 264.

Klopp's side have won each of their last eight away fixtures in all competitions – a new club record.