Our writers weigh up the respective attacks of the title contenders before their first clash of the season at Anfield on Sunday
On individual merit, or in a combined front three, there is no question that Raheem Sterling features. And how to omit Sergio Agüero, with his 173 goals in 249
Premier League games? But that is not the question. As a collective Liverpool’s forward line offers perfect balance: the brains and artistry of Roberto Firmino enabling Sadio Mané, now one of the most potent strikers in Europe, and
Mohamed Salah to flourish. But what tips the decision Liverpool’s way is the greater responsibility that Mané, Firmino and Salah have to decide games in Jürgen Klopp’s system compared with the overall attacking brilliance that
Pep Guardiola has constructed. Since Divock Origi’s winner against Everton last December at least one of Mané, Salah and Firmino has scored in each of Liverpool’s last 17 home league games.