Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised Alexander Isak for hitting top form, noting that the Sweden striker "feels the trust of everyone" ahead of their League Cup clash against Chelsea.
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool fought back to defeat nine-man Brentford 2-1 on a dramatic Premier League Saturday.
Despite a dominant 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, Manchester City's title push remains clouded in uncertainty as the Premier League awaits the outcome of their appeal against financial charges.