Both Liverpool and Manchester City are arguably the best two teams in the land in recent seasons, having shared the last four league titles among themselves.
Guardiola’s side and Liverpool have started the season on the high and currently occupy the top two spots on the Premier League table.
Anfield Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for the Citizens as they have won only twice since the Boxing Day in 1981, with last season’s victory being the only time Manchester City have won there in this century.
Many have suggested that City were able to beat Liverpool at Anfield in February as fans were not available.
“I'm very pleased Anfield is full again and we can go there to play a game,” said the City manager in his press conference. “It's nice that the people are back and we can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere there.
“Hopefully we can handle it in a good way. I'm pretty sure the players would prefer to play with fans at Anfield than without. Everything is more alive.
“I don't know the reasons why we didn't win at Anfield over the 18 years but, over my five years, it was because they were an exceptional team.
“It's not about intimidation. It's about the quality of the opponent. When you don't win it's because they are so good. We try to do our game with or without spectators.”
