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

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Cody Gakpo scored in Liverpool’s midweek win over Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)

It’s a pivotal day in the e title race as host at Anfield later today (Sunday, December 1).

City’s absolutely wretched form continued midweek who stormed back to claim a point. It did at least end a run of five straight defeats in all competitions but did nothing to ease the tension and concern swirling around the Etihad.

After going eight points clear at the top of the Premier League last weekend, Liverpool continued their perfect form in Europe

The win has come with a cost, however, and of today’s clash against City.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s availability again at least offers an immediate solution at right-back if Bradley fails a late fitness test.

Konate ruled himself out of the City clash on Friday as he posted on Instagram: ‘So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night. Now we start the recovery process.’

Goalkeeper . He is back in training but it remains to be seen whether he is contention to start today with Caoimhin Kelleher in fine form, saving yet another penalty midweek.

Ibrahima Konate will likely be replaced by Joe Gomez (Picture: Getty)

Diogo Jota has not featured since the win over Chelsea. Like Alisson, he was expected to be available again following November’s international break.

Guardiola’s side are woefully out of form (Picture: Getty)

Manchester City’s injury woes remain with . The Croatian has been filling in for the sidelined Rodri but a knock picked up on international duty caused yet more problems for Pep Guardiola.

There are also question marks over John Stones who was replaced at half-time against Tottenham last Saturday before missing out entirely against Feyenoord.

Salah has been lethal against City over the years ()

The England star has struggled with injury this season with last Saturday’s start against Spurs his first in any competition since the defeat to the same opposition in north London.