Sterling could come back to bite Liverpool

Both sides are unbeaten after seven games, and sitting on 19 points in the Premier League.

‘Sky Sports’ pundit Higginbotham was optimistic regarding Sterling’s possible role in the match.

“He’s matured and if you look under [Pep] Guardiola, there’s just a few minor changes that he’s done,” he said.

“Now you see his movement and he’s always looking to get across and into the box.

“What he does really well now is with his first touch, he used to put his foot on the ball but now he gets it and gets it out of his feet, play the ball and he’s on his way again.

“He’s a player in great form going back to his old club. You’re going to be a better player when you’re playing with better players.

“When he plays with Manchester City he’s probably playing with better players than he does with England, therefore he gets more chances made for him and is afforded more space.”