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RB: Kyle Walker
The former Spurs man cost a hefty £53 million in the summer (The Guardian) as part of Guardiola's massive squad overhaul, and he's been paying back that fee with his performances.
Walker's electric pace and constant eagerness to attack is tailor-made for Pep's tactical system.
In spite of another right-back arriving in the summer (Danilo), the fact that Walker is almost always the undisputed starter speaks volumes of his form this season, and he's also set to play a starring role for England in Russia.
With Clyne's long-term injury problems and Alexander-Arnold's inexperience, Liverpool are ill-equipped in this part of the pitch, and will certainly not relish the thought of facing Leroy Sane.
CB: Virgil van Dijk
The Dutchman has perhaps not completely justified his steep price tag (The Guardian) since arriving at Anfield in the winter, but there's no doubting his talent.
Having also been recently appointed as captain of the Dutch national team, the 26-year-old already has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. It won't be easy facing the likes of Silva, de Bruyne and Sane on Wednesday, but Klopp will be hoping his record signing will rise to the occasion.
City have a few world class names at the back as well, but the only one who has been able to nail down his spot in the starting XI has been Otamendi. Stones started the season on a high note, but has struggled since, and so has Vincent Kompany following the acquisition of Laporte in the winter.
CB: Nicolas Otamendi
The Argentine endured a very rough start to life in England, but this season has seen him develop tremendously under Pep's tutelage.
He's comfortable with the ball (a basic requirement for Guardiola), a facet of his game that will be severely tested against Liverpool's Geigenpressing. He's commanding inside the box, and has an astounding 92% passing accuracy.
He'll be looking forward to facing that front three again - Firmino, Salah and Mane were one of the few attacking lineups who've got the better of him this season.
LB: Andrew Robertson
This one is bound to raise some eyebrows - after all, City have the best defensive record in the league this season, and Robertson was relegated with Hull City last year before joining Liverpool (BBC Sport).
But ever since Mendy got injured, City have oscillated between Delph, Danilo and Zinchenko at left-back (none of whom are natural left backs), without ever really sticking with one of them. Robertson, on the other hand, has been phenomenal ever since he gained Klopp's trust.
The young Scot is perhaps best remembered for that 76-yard press against City at Anfield earlier this season when his incredible pace and persistence almost led to a goal for Firmino. The Reds will be hoping for more of the same on Wednesday.
