Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed doubts about today's opponents Liverpool.
Guardiola insists the Reds will be as competitive as ever.
"They remain an exceptional team, my opinion doesn't change for a season with ups and downs," Guardiola said. "For every club can happen in one season these ups and downs.
"My opinion about them remains the same whether it's winning the Champions League, having the season with up and downs. Nothing changes. Now the biggest rival is another one but whatever happens in the past, in the future they are always a big rival.
"I don't read much but I don't pay attention one second what people say about opponents. My opinion doesn't change. For one game they can beat everyone, like we can beat everyone. One game. It's the consistency and I don't know why and honestly I don't care. I don't know the reason why. You have to ask my colleague."