For the big match between Manchester City and Liverpool I can say that I also favour Manchester City to win like most people. Liverpool are way stronger than the previous season which is a fact. But their job is still really difficult in Etihad Stadium. It has always been like that for a long time as well. While Guardiola is here and his system is working smoothly it is really difficult to beat them especially in away matches. It is the same for even Liverpool which are the second team in the standings now.
But we can at least watch a match with quite many goals. There have been many matches between them ending like that. I think both teams would score and we are likely to see at least 3 goals.
Almost everyone places Manchester City as a strong candidate to win that match, but I think we also need to look at Jurgen Klopp's ability to face a strong team like Manchester City. Personally, I believe that Liverpool will come out as winners or with a draw because currently Jurgen Klopp is very ambitious to be at the top of the standings. But if you look at the quality of Manchester City's players, it might be difficult for Liverpool might find it difficult to win the match because Manchester City has a good front line now.
If De Bruyne could be used in this match, it would probably be much more frightening because his contribution could clearly influence the number of goals the front player will score. Accurate passes from De Bruyne can always be utilized by strikers, especially Haaland, who has lost his usual sharpness when De Bruyne is not playing and I don't think will produce big goals in this match.