Man City vs Liverpool: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries

Man City are aiming to place a dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title bid (Picture: Metro)

Liverpool could put one hand on the Premier League today today in the event that they beat Manchester City on the Etihad in a mammoth showdown.

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has declared that the top-flight title race shall be done and dusted if Arne Slot’s men manage to secure three points.

City must bounce back quickly from Champions League heartbreak following a battering in Madrid on Wednesday night, ensuring Pep Guardiola’s side crashed out of Europe before the last 16 stage.

While City are still fighting within the FA Cup, a top 4 finish within the Premier League is more likely to be the most effective they’ll hope for.

City, though, can no less than dent Liverpool’s title bid on the Etihad today. Slot’s side dropped points away to Aston Villa on Wednesday night and one other slip-up this weekend could open the door once more for Arsenal.

Injuries shall be an issue, nevertheless. John Stones has endured an injury-hit campaign – together with his latest return lasting just five games – after he was forced off after lower than 10 minutes against Real Madrid within the week.

The England international defender now faces an prolonged period out with a thigh issue and will require surgery, in line with City boss Guardiola.

FBL-EUR-C1-REAL MADRID-MAN CITY — Stones was forced off early-on against Real Madrid (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Stones joins Manuel Akanji on the injury list with the Switzerland international facing 10 weeks on the sidelines in consequence of the thigh injury he suffered in the primary leg defeat last week.

Erling Haaland was a part of the travelling squad in Madrid earlier this week but didn’t emerge from the bench despite his side’s desperation for goals.

The Norway international got here off with a knee issue against Newcastle United last weekend – but City are hopeful he has shaken off the difficulty for today’s clash.

Kevin De Bruyne was one other City superstar who didn’t emerge from the bench on Wednesday.

How Man City could line up this weekend…

Liverpool, meanwhile, are sweating on the fitness of Cody Gakpo. The Netherlands international has missed his side’s last two games after picking up a knock within the Merseyside derby thriller against Everton.

The forward remains to be to return to training with Arne Slot to make a late call on his availability.

How Liverpool could line up this weekend…

Joe Gomez is sidelined again having undergone hamstring surgery while Conor Bradley looks set to miss out after he picked up a knock within the draw at Villa.