Played for both: Five PL era forwards at Liverpool and Man City

Robbie Fowler

A Liverpool legend, upon leaving the club where he started his career and scored 120 goals in 236 appearances, Fowler went on to play for Leeds United and Man City where he netted 20 in 80, before making a sensational return to the Reds to score eight goals in 30 outings.

Nicolas Anelka

‘Le Sulk’ joined the Reds on loan from PSG in 2001 and dispatched four goals in 20 outings, before joining Man City to score 37 goals in 89 appearances. Perhaps one of the most travelled footballers of his generation, Anelka has played for 12 different clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Mario Balotelli

One of the more controversial strikers on this list, which is saying something considering the last three, who often divided opinion with their antics, each of them would have a job competing with the Italian. Balotelli scored 20 goals in 59 appearances with City, winning the Premier League title in 2012, assisting Sergio Aguero for the goal which literally ensured the trophy would be heading to the Etihad.

However, a disappointing season with Liverpool last campaign has seen him sent out on loan to AC Milan and whether he plays a part for the Reds in future, depends on whether Klopp thinks he can utilise him.

Craig Bellamy

Capped by Wales 78 times, the 35-year-old was effective wherever he has played throughout his career. He had two stints at Liverpool, five years apart (2006-07 and 2011-12), where he scored a combined 13 goals in 51 appearances.

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