Iraola targets unique milestone as Liverpool host troubled Man City

Iraola targets unique milestone as Liverpool host troubled Man City Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in one of the Premier League’s standout fixtures this weekend. The Reds have collected nine points from five matches and are unbeaten this season. Andoni Iraola could join Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan as one of only three permanent Liverpool managers to avoid defeat in each of their first six top-flight games in charge. However, Iraola will need to end Liverpool’s winless home run to achieve the feat, with both of their league matches at Anfield this season ending in draws. City have gone unbeaten in their last 10 league away games. Injuries to Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo during the international break have also complicated matters for the Liverpool boss. City are the only team to have picked up maximum points in the opening weeks. The Cityzens claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Liverpool last season, only their second victory at Anfield in 22 years. This is Man City’s first game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period and failing to cooperate with the League’s investigation. Manager Enzo Maresca insists his side are untroubled by the controversy surrounding the club ahead of this clash . A victory at Liverpool would go some way towards proving that. Liverpool’s high-intensity will test City’s press resistance. A victory would be a significant achievement for either Iraola or Maresca early in their respective tenures at Liverpool and Man City.