Manchester City can today put a dent in Liverpool's Premier League title hopes as the two English giants face off at the Etihad Stadium. The Reds have dropped points in their last two away games and will have been thrilled to see Arsenal lose at home at West Ham on Saturday, though know they still have a job to do today.
City are sweating over an injury to Erling Haaland, who was named on the bench against Real Madrid in midweek but was not fit enough to get on the pitch as his team crashed out of the Champions League before the knockout stage.
Liverpool will be desperate to get one over on an old title foe and prevent current title rival Arsenal from gaining further ground on them. Draws away at Everton and Aston Villa, either side of hard-fought, and narrow, win over Wolves, has cranked up the pressure on Merseyside.
The Reds have not won at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League since 2015, but have come away victorious twice in the cups since. Anything other than three points this afternoon will have Arsenal smelling blood. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog!
Man City vs Liverpool latest updates
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Kick-off: 4.30pm GMT, Etihad Stadium
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How to watch: Sky Sports
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Man City team news: Haaland still a doubt
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Liverpool team news: Gakpo in race to be fit
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Score prediction
Erling Haaland a doubt
14:15 , Alex Young
Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland.
The Norway international sparked concern when holding his knee after landing awkwardly during the 4-0 win over Newcastle last weekend before coming off with a few minutes to go.
All appeared to be well with the striker when he was subsequently pictured appearing to take some part in training and named in the travelling squad for the Champions League knockout phase play-off second-leg tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
Eyebrows were then raised when Haaland was named on the bench in Madrid and did not come on despite City’s deficit, with Guardiola revealing afterwards that his star striker said he wasn't ready to be involved.
In an update following the 3-1 loss on the night, the Man City boss didn't sound too confident of having Haaland back for the visit of the Premier League leaders.
“Erling, yesterday [Monday], tried to train after the action against Newcastle in the last minutes,” Guardiola said.
“Probably, with the images (scans) we have done, it’s fine but he has discomfort walking, for example with stairs, and we spoke yesterday and this morning and he said he’s not ready, he doesn’t feel good.”
Asked on Friday if Haaland will be fit to face Liverpool, the City boss said: “I don't know yet. Tomorrow [Saturday] we will know.”
How to watch Man City vs Liverpool
14:06 , Alex Young
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off time.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
Welcome
13:59 , Alex Young
Good afternoon and welcome to the Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad.
The Reds have dropped points in their last two away games and, despite City’s struggles this season, know a trip to face the reigning champions is always a tough test.
They will have been hugely relieved to see Arsenal lose at home to West Ham yesterday, so must take advantage with at least a point today.
Kick-off is at 4.30pm. Stick with us.
