Manchester City vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups: Haaland fit, Foden new role hands Grealish lifeline, Mac Allister misses out
Manchester City and Liverpool go head-to-head this weekend as the Premier League’s top two meet at the Etihad Stadium.
Top-flight football returns on Saturday as we begin the run-in to Christmas, and talkSPORT will be on hand to provide live coverage of the biggest blockbuster.
City took part in a top-flight classic against Chelsea last time out but now Pep Guardiola has a couple of injury worries following the international break.
Jurgen Klopp however is expecting some key faces back in action following a week off, as his side aim to continue their superb form this season.
Erling Haaland is the main injury worry for Manchester City ahead of this huge clash.
The star striker picked up a knock while on international duty that forced him to miss Norway’s game against Scotland on Sunday.
Ederson pulled out of the Brazil squad with an issue, meaning the goalkeeper is also a doubt.
John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne are both out while Mateo Kovacic, Nathan Ake and Sergio Gomez are likely to remain on the sidelines.
Despite his knock, Ederson is still expected to start in goal.
Kyle Walker will play at right-back while Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Manuel Akanji complete the Man City defence.
Akanji has scored in three consecutive Premier League matches and will be out to add another to his growing tally this weekend.
In midfield, Rodri will continue to be the crucial anchor to Guardiola’s side and he’ll line up behind Bernardo Silva who has had a superb campaign so far.
Julian Alvarez has been a regular in a deeper role this season, however, he may not be ready to start this one.
Argentina play at midnight on Wednesday, meaning he is unlikely to be back in England until late in the week, giving him limited time ahead of the early
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