Liverpool play their first game as Premier League champions when they visit Manchester City – the side they have dethroned.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points ahead of the game.

City's guard of honour

This was billed as the night Liverpool might have claimed the title, but City's defeat at Chelsea last week put paid to that and ensured that Jurgen Klopp's men got the job done before their visit to the Etihad. It also means it will be the first game since Liverpool were crowned champions and, as is customary, they will be handed a guard of honour by their opponents. And the quirks of the fixture computer mean that it will be City, the team who have just lost their crown, that welcome their successors on to the pitch. City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed his side will perform the gesture, saying: "Always we receive Liverpool when they come to our house in an incredible way. They cannot complain and, of course, we are going to do it because they deserve it."

Hangover for Liverpool?

While Liverpool be keen to prove why they have been so far in front of City this season, City will want to show that they intend to get their title back next season, and beating Klopp's men at the first opportunity will be a good start. City still have live ambitions as well, notably a tilt at a maiden Champions League title – which could be their last for two seasons-  and will want to gain some momentum. Prior to the defeat at Stamford Bridge, City had hit the ground running following the restart and scored eight goals in two matches. Guardiola will be keen for his side to regain that verve against Liverpool to try to prove that Klopp's men will not have things all their own way next term.