Premier League 2017/18: Manchester City vs Liverpool - 5 key battles

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League
Manchester City vs Liverpool has several engaging battles in them.

#3 Kyle Walker vs Sadio Mane

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Mane has been in blistering form for Liverpool this season.

Sadio Mane has started the season in superb form for Jurgen Klopp's Reds. The Senegalese wide forward has scored in every league game so far and was brilliant in both the legs against Hoffenheim in the Champions League playoffs.

On the other hand, Kyle Walker will be back as a right-back or right wing-back after the completion of his suspension and will be tasked with stopping Mane. The former Tottenham player was signed for a fee in excess of £50 million and loves to bomb forward in support of the attack.

Thus, it is going to be a real test for the pacy Walker to mark Mane, who is no slouch either. This battle will have a huge effect on the game as Liverpool can double up with left-back Alberto Moreno if Walker does not do his primary job. Similarly, Walker can combine with Leroy Sane to a similar result if he puts in a shift.

A similar battle can be expected on the other flank between Benjamin Mendy and Mohamed Salah, who has started the season extremely well. Thus, the wings are set to play a crucial role with both managers requiring width in their style of play.

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Edited by Anuradha Santhanam
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