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With Manchester City heading to Anfield for a huge Premier League showdown, Lola Katz Roberts and Lewis Aspinall return with Kop Curiosities to tackle the big questions facing Liverpool.

Ben Pescod and Lewis Bower return with a new episode of 'The Academy' to discuss who is next to break into Andoni Iraola's first-team. Will Wright's brilliance could put him next in line. Lewis Koumas overtakes first-team players with recent performances. Man United sign Isaac Konde. All of the latest news coming from Liverpool's academy.

Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan return with Chat G&G to preview Liverpool's explosive Premier League showdown with Manchester City at Anfield. With City found guilty of financial breaches following the Premier League's 115 charges case, tensions are running higher than ever. The lads discuss the fallout from the verdict, the hostile atmosphere awaiting Pep Guardiola's side, and how Andoni Iraola's Liverpool can make their mark in a fixture loaded with controversy, rivalry and huge significance.

LFC Head Coach, Andoni Iraola, speaks to the media ahead of the Reds' Premier League tie against Manchester City at Anfield.

Lola Roberts and Dave Davis look at the latest on Liverpool right back target with focus on: Big Ron and physicality change: Huge difference to LFC and modern trend for right backs. Banjaqui: Benfica starlet, watched by most of Europe, small sample size but gifts obvious. Quansah: Concerns as a right-back despite playing there for Leverkusen. Buy-back activation would raise concerns. Ganiou: A star on the ball, plays CB for Lens in a three but played RB before and has attributed we could use.

Grizz Khan is back with his panel for the latest Red Room as they get ready for the return of club football.

Trev Downey is joined by Dave Davis to discuss: - The importance of keeping VVD and Alisson as the numbers show and the rumours continue - ⁠Camara a Must: Has to happen Jan or summer latest, Scott a sensible move too - RB A Physical Game: Conor Bradley not long term, Big Ron shows the way and Banjaqui, Quansah and Ganiou liked - ⁠Not sold on Mora: an unbelievable talent but what we need right now..questionable

Under Pressure returns as Dan Kennett, Dan Rhodes, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and Dr Phil Barter dive into the numbers behind Liverpool’s season so far. The panel assess the defensive improvement under Andoni Iraola, the disconnect in attack, Alexander Isak’s involvement and Florian Wirtz’s role, while examining how tactical changes across the Premier League are making chances harder to create. There’s also a major debate over Manchester City’s financial case and potential punishments, plus analysis of Arsenal, Manchester United and the changing impact of corners.

Dave Davis and Dr Barts look at Julian Ward's task to sort the midfield and crunch the numbers on: Camara is a must: Playing better than last year, gives Liverpool what they don't have and should be top of the pile for January. Scott over Wharton in the new world: Wharton is still a brilliant player, but Scott sprints and what he brings combined with price point may change in the summer.

Trev Downey is joined by Dave Davis to discuss: City Threats: UAE threats to UK government over investment and Khaldoon meeting the business secretary... of course not Man City related... Red Cartels: City fans claim Rui Pinto under threat from Red Cartels and even the tories calling Burnham out of touch for his statement. Fred Snowball statement too. Three points and exit: Three points on Sunday all that matters and Dubai experts predicting owners may depart Premier League.