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Man Cityvs.Liverpool

sportsmole.co.uk, 22 February 2025, 16:30
The reigning champions host the stuttering challengers in Sunday's mouthwatering Premier League main event, as Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side are reeling from a Champions League playoff exit at the hands of Real Madrid, while the Reds dropped two points in their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in the week, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

MANCHESTER CITY vs. LIVERPOOL

MANCHESTER CITY

Out: John Stones (thigh), Manuel Akanji (thigh), Oscar Bobb (calf), Rodri (ACL)

Doubtful: Erling Haaland (knee)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Savinho, Silva, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland

LIVERPOOL

Out: Conor Bradley (hamstring), Joe Gomez (thigh), Tyler Morton (shoulder)

Doubtful: Cody Gakpo (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by

Ben Knapton

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