MANCHESTER CITY welcome Liverpool for a blockbuster Super Sunday clash at the Etihad.
The Reds can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to a whopping 11 points with victory this afternoon.
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It comes after title rivals Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat to London rivals West Ham yesterday.
Liverpool will fancy their chances against a wounded City side after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
Arne Slot’s men have been handed a welcome boost before the match with top scorer Erling Haaland not included in the City squad.
Why is Erling Haaland not playing for Man City against Liverpool?
Erling Haaland limped off with a suspected knee issue during Man City’s 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, February 15.
He was since an unused substitute for their Champions League knockout play-off second leg with Real Madrid on Wednesday night after being deemed unable to start the match.
Speaking before kick-off, Pep Guardiola said that yesterday Haaland “didn’t feel good” after training, which is why the forward is missing this afternoon.
It’s the first time the Norwegian goal machine has not been named in the City squad for a Premier League match since April 2024, when he missed a 4-0 win over Brighton.
Omar Marmoush replaces Haaland up top this afternoon, looking to build on his stunning hat-trick against Newcastle in his last Prem outing.
How to watch Man City vs Liverpool?
Man City vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.
Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the NOW/Sky Sports app.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
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