Liverpool can edge closer to the title with a win over Manchester City and history seems to be on their side... but which omens indicate positive things to come for Jurgen Klopp's men? Liverpool could go 10 points clear at the top if they defeat Manchester City There are a number of omens suggesting this could finally be Liverpool's year No team that has been six points clear at New Year has failed to win the title Liverpool were crowned champions when Crystal Palace last beat City in 1990 No side has defended the Premier League title in the 2010s - a bad sign for CityBy Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 12:19 GMT, 1 January 2019 | Updated: 12:19 GMT, 1 January 2019 Viewcomments Liverpool go into Thursday night's titanic clash with Manchester City knowing that a victory will take them 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Jurgen Klopp's side remain the only unbeaten team in the top flight and are edging ever closer to winning their first domestic league title since 1990. In another major boost to Liverpool fans, there are a number of omens suggesting this could finally be the year the Reds put their title misery to bed. Liverpool could go 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table on Thursday night Roberto Firmino celebrates with team-mate Mohamed Salah in their 5-1 victory over Arsenal The first major indicator of impending success is relatively obvious. There has been no team in Premier League history that has been six points or more clear at New Year that has failed to win the title. After beating Watford on January 2 in 2018, Manchester City were already a staggering 15 points clear of Manchester United as they eased to the title in record-breaking fashion. Antonio Conte's Chelsea had already built a six-point lead over Liverpool on New Year's Day in 16/17 as they also waltzed towards the crown. Liverpool go into the game against City at the Etihad seven points in front and know that from this position past results show their advantage should already be enough. Only one side pre-Premier League has failed to win the top-flight title after being six clear on New Years' Day. That was Sheffield United in 1899-1900, when a victory counted for two points, who were six ahead of second-placed Aston Villa. However, the Blades went on to lose the title to by two points. No team that has been six points or more clear on New Year's Day has failed to win the title Only two sides to have conceded 10 goals at this stage didn’t go on to win the league that year Both Liverpool and City were neck and neck before the chaos of the festive period kicked in and Pep Guardiola's champions fell to three shocking defeats in four matches. They lost at Chelsea and Leicester and were also stunned on home soil by Crystal Palace and that defeat to the Eagles suggests a bizarre piece of history could be unfolding. The last time Crystal Palace beat City was way back in 1990 and that year Liverpool went on to win the league title by nine points. Liverpool's imperious record this season also stands them in good stead. Before this season, every side to have had more than 50 points (since a win counted for three) after their opening 20 games in top-flight history has gone on to win the title. One of the most improved areas of Liverpool's performances in recent months has been the defensive stability added since the recruitment of Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson. The last time Crystal Palace beat City was back in 1990 and that year Liverpool won the league Manchester United were the last team to defend their Premier League crown in 2008-9 The pair have helped Liverpool conceded a mere eight goals in 20 matches so far this campaign. That is the joint-best at this stage in English top-flight history alongside Chelsea in 2004-5. Only two sides to have conceded 10 or fewer after 20 top-flight matches didn’t go on to win the league – Chelsea in 2008-9 and Arsenal in 1986-7. Another fact that shows things could be going Liverpool's way is that no side has managed to defend the Premier League title in the 2010s. Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Leicester have all won the title this decade but failed to build on that success. United were the last team to defend their crown in 2008-9. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility