Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has underlined the importance of the Reds' upcoming game against Manchester City, suggesting it could prove to be a title decider.

Liverpool, who has been held to a draw in two of its last three matches, is set to visit the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, and come face-to-face with Pep Guardiola's side that is reeling from a Champions League exit and a poor title defense.

The Reds top the table, eight points clear with an extra game played over Arsenal.

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Should Liverpool falter and Arsenal capitalize with a win over West Ham, the dynamics of the title race could dramatically change.

Carragher highlighted the potential impact in his column for The Telegraph: "Beat Manchester City at the Etihad and win the title.

Liverpool swept City aside earlier in the season

"This title race is a battle between Arsenal's superior defence and Liverpool's more varied striking options," Carragher observed.

"The positive news for Liverpool is that across the 32 Premier League seasons, more often than not the title winners have been the team with the best attack rather than defence
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