Man City vs Liverpool lineups, starting 11s, team news for Premier League match: Guardiola ready to risk Haaland
Manchester City host Liverpool in the pick of the weekend's action as the Premier League returns from the international break on November 25.
Pep Guardiola faces his old foe Jurgen Klopp at the Etihad Stadium in what could be a crucial game in the title race with Liverpool preparing to challenge City and Arsenal in 2024.
Guardiola's defending champions head into this tie as the Premier League leaders, but Liverpool are the top-flight's in form team, with 11 points from their last five league outings.
Both managers will make a late check on their squads to assess for injuries on international duty with Guardiola keeping a watchful eye on Erling Haaland's fitness.
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City fans were sent into a panic after Haaland was forced off with an ankle injury in Norway's 2-0 friendly win over the Faroe Islands. An injury to a key player in a non-competitive game triggered another club vs. country row for supporters as Haaland returned to England.
Guardiola is confident Haaland has recovered from the injury and the 23-year-old will be looking to add to his 13 Premier League goals scored so far this season.
Klopp is boosted by some key returns from injury but Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz will be checked on after a lengthy trip back from South America.
Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on November 25.
(4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Dias, Gvadriol, Ake — Rodri, Nunes — Silva, Alvarez, Doku — Haaland.
Nathan Ake could come into a reshuffled back line to assist with the threat of Mo Salah with Josko Gvardiol moved into central defence. Despite a busy
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