Liverpool and Manchester City are set to clash at Anfield in one of the standout matches of the Premier League weekend. Enzo Maresca's side arrives as league leaders, having secured five consecutive wins, while Liverpool sits sixth and aims to break into the top four with a strong performance.
For City, this encounter marks their first fixture after the international break, a period which has seen the club embroiled in discussions over financial irregularities. Manchester City was found guilty on 114 counts and plans to appeal the verdict.
In the lead up to the match, both teams face significant injury concerns.
Liverpool could be without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, who both missed training ahead of the match. Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are also unavailable.
Manchester City will be without Phil Foden due to suspension, while the participation of Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo remains uncertain.
Kicking off at 18:30 Moscow time (16:30 London time), this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Expected lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson – Araujo, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Mac Allister, Soboszlai – Munoz, Wirtz, Barcola – Isak.
Expected lineup for Manchester City:
Donnarumma – Nunes, Dias, Gehi, Guardiola – Anderson, Fernandez – Doku, Cherki, Ndiaye – Haaland.
