Wijnaldum: City should fear us

MIDFIELDER Georginio Wijnaldum believes Liverpool's firepower - especially at home - means even Manchester City should fear coming to Anfield tomorrow.

The midweek 4-1 victory over Stoke was the fourth time in eight matches they have scored four or more in the Premier League in front of their own fans.

Liverpool are the top-flight's top scorers with 45 goals in 18 games, 25 of those coming at home, and that is why Wijnaldum believes Anfield is becoming a fortress once again.

It is a vital match for both sides in the bid to stay in touch with runaway leaders Chelsea.

City are no slouches in front of goal themselves. They are the joint second-highest league scorers on 39 with Arsenal with Sergio Aguero, who is back from suspension, scoring 16 in all competitions.

Raheem Sterling, Nolito and Kelechi Iheanacho all have six goals, but Wijnaldum said it was difficult to compare the qualities of the two sides ahead of their meeting on New Year's Eve.

"They also have a good attack, but I think we are good at attacking," he added.

"They have a lot of good players who can score, even players on the bench who can come on and score goals, so I don't think there is a big difference.

"Of course Aguero is a wonderful player and can win the game on his own for Manchester City so he's one of the threats we have to deal with. But it's not only Aguero, you also have (Kevin) de Bruyne, and (David) Silva, Sterling."

With their win over Stoke, Liverpool overtook City to move into second place again, but they are still six points behind leaders Chelsea.

Defeat for either side on Saturday would make catching Antonio Conte's side even more difficult but Wijnaldum prefers not to think about that.

"The season is long. You can't control other things and games will come after Manchester City," he said.

City are also in action on Monday, with Burnley the visitors to the Etihad Stadium.

As for United, Jose Mourinho's in-form Reds entertain Middlesbrough tomorrow, while they head to the capital on Monday for a tea-time face-off with West Ham United.

Fixtures in the Premier League (all kick-offs 3pm unless stated) -

TONIGHT: Hull City v Everton (8pm).

TOMORROW: Burnley v Sunderland; Chelsea v Stoke City; Leicester City v West Ham United; MAN UTD v Middlesbrough; Southampton v West Brom; Swansea City v Bournemouth; Liverpool v MAN CITY (5.30pm).

SUNDAY: Watford v Tottenham Hotspur (1.30pm); Arsenal v Crystal Palace (4pm).

MONDAY: Middlesbrough v Leicester City (12.30pm); Everton v Southampton; MAN CITY v Burnley; Sunderland v Liverpool; West Brom v Hull City; West Ham United v MAN UTD (5.15pm).