Inside, the midfielder reflects on a whirlwind couple of months on a personal level and explains why the Reds are determined to build on a solid start that sees them go into the game against Pep Guardiola's men with an eight-point advantage after a dozen matches.
We hear from Ryan Gravenberch, too, who reveals why he is revelling in a new role as a No.6, explains how he can keep improving and highlights his ambitions for the season.
There's also Arne Slot's pre-match thoughts in his exclusive column, alongside those of captain Virgil van Dijk.
Elsewhere, we speak to ex-Reds defender Gary Gillespie, bring you the latest from the club's Academy and women's teams, and hear from fan and emerging indie music sensation Sophie Morgan, aka Luvcat.
Plus, we look back on Bill Shankly's final trophy triumph with the club in 1974 and remember the career of former defender Peter Wall, who sadly passed away in October.
There is a quiz about attacker Darwin Nunez, a feature on Liverpool's No.6s during the Premier League era, and a look back at a letter that shaped the Reds future of the legendary Joe Fagan.
With all this and more, make sure you pick up your copy at the match, from club stores or [**via our online store**](https://store.liverpoolfc.com/lfc-matchday-prog-12-2425-man-city-pl).