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 Liverpool sit seven points clear of their title rivals at the top of the Premier League before their trip to the Etihad on Thursday (8pm)

 Klopp's side are unbeaten this season and have conceded just eight goals as they look to win their first Premier League title

 **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 - FREE TO PLAY HERE** Many are still predicting Pep Guardiola to lead his City side to the title despite the point gap

 And Barnes has warned Klopp not to get too far ahead of himself with just over half the season gone

 "When you always look at the mathematical numbers to win the league or catch someone up, you forget about playing those games," Barnes said on beIN SPORTS

 "You think you're in with a chance because we can still win these points, you've just got to think about three points

 "If you speak to Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson in the past, they just take every game is it comes

 "Then when you come into the last two months, six weeks of the season, that's when you can start thinking about the title

 "It's three points towards the title [if Liverpool beat Manchester City]. "It's not winning the title if we win this game or not thinking about the title

 "It's just about wanting three points to get further ahead." Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson can't see anything but a positive result for Liverpool at the Etihad

 "This might sound silly, but I'd be shocked if Manchester City won this game," he said

 "I'd be shocked. I just can't see how they can stop Liverpool from scoring goals

 "As the game goes on, I just don't see how Liverpool don't go on to win it. "My only question of Liverpool would be how they play it

 "Do they go out and think that if they draw they've probably taken Manchester City out of the equation? Or do they go for the jugular and win the Premier League on Thursday night?"

For more infomation >> Liverpool news: John Barnes fires warning to Jurgen Klopp ahead of Man City clash - Duration: 2:52.

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Christian Pulisic transfer news: New Chelsea star breaks silence on stunning £57.5m transfer - Duration: 3:19.

Chelsea followed Dortmund in confirming the signing of Pulisic, who will stay at the German club until the end of the season

The 20-year-old has made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League. And he has been linked with moves to Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal

But Chelsea have beaten their rivals to the United States international, has 10 goals and 13 assists in his 81 Bundesliga games

And the attacker is delighted to be making the move to Stamford Bridge. Pulisic told Chelsea's website: "In summer I move on to Chelsea and to a new competition, the English Premier League

It's a privilege to have signed for such a legendary club and I look forward to working hard towards being a contributor to their team of world-class players

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: "We are delighted to have signed one of Europe's most sought-after young players

Christian has shown his quality during a fantastic spell in Germany and at just 20, we believe he has the potential to become an important Chelsea player for many years to come

We look forward to welcoming him to Stamford Bridge in the summer and wish him and Dortmund every success for the remainder of the season

Pulisic's contract at Dortmund was due to expire in June 2020. And Dortmund director Michael Zorc says the length of time played a part in their decision to let Pulisic go

It was always Christian's dream to play in the Premier League," said Dortmund director Michael Zorc

That certainly has to do with his American background, and as a result we were unable to extend his contract

Against this background, we have decided to accept an extremely lucrative bid by Chelsea, given the low contract maturity

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