Here come the players as Anfield continue YNWA for many a capella verses. Top class atmosphere for a top class match.

Manchester City have conquered England this season, now it's time to do the same in Europe.

Or will it be the men in red who come out on top?

5 live goes silent for 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. The Manchester City fans do their best to be heard over it but it's a numbers game.

Even if you have no time for LIverpool you'd have to surely agree that they are good at that before a big game...

An early goal or two to come?

John Cross
Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer on BBC Radio 5 Live

Liverpool have to go all out. This is their night, their opportunity. Manchester City not selecting Raheem Sterling is surprising, likely as close as Pep Guardiola gets to parking the bus.

I think the atmosphere will play an interesting role. I remember a few seasons ago when Liverpool played Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League.

At one point they needed to score three goals and in front of our very eyes, Dortmund, seasoned campaigners in Europe, collapsed amongst a red hot atmosphere at Anfield. I don’t think some of their players could handle it.

It seems crazy to say as their players had vast European experience, as do many members of this Manchester City team.

Under the red smoke and flares, we shouldn’t underestimate it. And it will be interesting to see which City players not only survive, but thrive in this atmosphere.

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If you're just tuning in - here's the teams again. Raheem Sterling is left out.

Liverpool: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson, Milner, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Salah, Firmino, Mane. Subs: Mignolet, Clyne, Wijnaldum, Moreno, Ings, Solanke, Masterson.

Man City: Ederson, Walker, Otamendi, Kompany, Laporte, Gundogan, Fernandinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Sane. Subs: Bravo, Danilo, Stones, Sterling, Delph, Bernardo Silva, Zinchenko.

Referee: Felix Brych (Germany)

A very swift apology from Liverpool then. Let's hope we hear no more about any trouble at Anfield and let's get on with the game, right?

Liverpool

The club condemns in the strongest possible terms the scenes which preceded our Champions League quarter-final, which resulted in damage being inflicted on the Manchester City team bus during their arrival at Anfield.

We apologise unreservedly to Pep Guardiola, his players, staff and officials caught up in the incident.

The behaviour of a number of individuals was completely unacceptable and the club will cooperate fully with the authorities to identify those responsible.

The priority now is to establish the facts and offer Manchester City whatever support is necessary.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "Absolutely, I really don't understand it. We tried everything to prevent a situation like that. When we came through it was obviously very positive. For Liverpool FC I have to say sorry."

Man City boss Pep Guardiola: "Thank you to Jurgen for his apology. We didn't expect that, I didn't expect that. I know that is not Liverpool, the history of the club is much bigger than this four or five or 10 guys.

"Hopefully it doesn't happen again."

Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Anfield

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Both teams out and warming up. The mist that was around Anfield earlier has cleared and hopefully the rain is done for the day too.

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Robbie: The City formation looks like it was expressly designed to nullify us, fear they may be sitting deeper than Pep was letting on.

Aaman: Just asking is Sterling being benched a sign that Guardiola doesn't trust him at Anfield and that psychologically we've already got to his head??

The noise inside Anfield is already at about 8/10. Ramped up.

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Liverpool

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaking to BBC Radio 5 live

This is how live football should be with the atmosphere tonight, it is all excitement and joy, with everyone looking forward it.

It will be nice to enjoy this before the game but we need to deliver on the pitch. I can only promise the team will try everything today.

Manchester City are deserving champions and they have done it with a crazy consistency.

They have to say it is very important to win the league against United, but it is one little thing. Fans won't complain if they become champions a week later, so it is easier for them to focus on these two games.

I respect Pep Guardiola a lot. I think he is the best manager in the world. We have played a few times, that's it. I think he's a fantastic football manager and a nice guy.

David Ornstein
BBC Sport

The Manchester City team bus was damaged while making its way through those crowds to Anfield.

Nobody was injured, but the bus has been rendered undriveable for tonight and a replacement will be needed for the trip home.

Liverpool are expected to issue a statement apologising and have apologised at boardroom level.

Mohamed Salah has scored 16 goals in his last 14 appearances for Liverpool, including the late winner at Palace at the weekend. The Egyptian has 29 Premier League goals in 31 appearances this season.

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Manchester City lost a Premier League game for the first time this season when Liverpool edged a thrilling encounter with the league leaders at Anfield in January.

It was a proper belter too. 4-3.

In the game in Manchester, City whacked the Reds 5-0.

Robbie Savage
Ex-Leicester City & Wales midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

The only way this game will be 0-0 is if it is postponed, there will be goals. There is so much attacking flair from both sides. It is disappointing to see Sergio Aguero out but Gabriel Jesus leads the line well.

What a game in prospect, hopefully like the two games in the league we have already seen this season. Hopefully it lives up to expectations.

Plenty of flags already fluttering in the Kop as the famous atmosphere* kicks into overdrive.

As a neutral all we can ask for is goals, goals and more goals. With a side salad of goals please.

*I know this phrase annoys a lot of people. I'm not being entirely serious

Jamie: I'm very nervous about this match - Liverpool have been unstoppable this year!

Sirus: My head says City will win tonight, but my gut feeling says, Liverpool may surprise us. Hard choice. Love both teams.

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