Man City

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Man City dominate combined XI with Liverpool as Trent, Thiago ... (Football365.com)

It is no surprise which side dominates our combined Man City - Liverpool XI ahead of Saturday's huge Premier League clash at the Etihad...

Jurgen Klopp and Guardiola are the two best managers in the Premier League – even if Liverpool have been rubbish this season. He also sent this message to the Anfield faithful on Twitter after his side were knocked out of the Champions League a month later: “To all Liverpool fans that have nothing else to do than to come to a Man City player account, I’m also sorry for you but for the wrong reasons… Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has a respectable 11 goals in 26 Premier League matches this season, though this is a far cry from his usual high standards. He didn’t applaud the opposition players when City had to give the Reds a guard of honour in 2020. Phil Foden has blossomed into a fine footballer who still has his best years ahead of him. This has been the biggest rivalry in English football for around half a decade and many expected this April meeting at the Etihad to be a title decider, but that is not the case. That year was undoubtedly his best for the Citizens, but he remained consistent and very difficult to play against this and last term. There is no goalkeeper better than the Man City man in that department. Walker is good going forward, solid defensively and has always had a ludicrous amount of pace in his locker. That is a debate for another day, I guess. Fittingly, this is another battle here which also takes place on the international stage. Alisson was Tite’s first-choice goalkeeper at last year’s World Cup and has 61 caps to his name, while Ederson has played 19 times for his country.

Man City dressing room chat about Liverpool fans summed up what ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester City were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool in their first meeting in the 2022-23 Premier League season, with defender Manuel Akanji opening up about the ...

[Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), Liverpool have some catching up to do between now and the end of the season. Newcastle host Man Utd this Sunday, with Spurs travelling to [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) on Monday night. Have your say in the Liverpool won 1-0 in that Anfield clash, with Mohamed Salah scoring the Reds' goal. Particularly in the second half when our goal was disallowed and they scored. City's players appeared to sense this back in October, even if one of their new recruits was almost fooled by the quiet before them. Everybody talks so highly of Anfield and I don’t really see it'. It was really, really loud then." I told Erling [Haaland] I thought it was weird. I expected it would be really crowded and the mood against us. He was sitting right next to me. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) leaders [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc).

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE updates and analysis (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City will be hoping to pile the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a win over Liverpool in the early kick-off on Saturday.

In the past we score a lot of goals. We see today [Friday], at the end the doctors and the player will decide how he feels. He gets the loudest cheer every week and if he’s fit enough to make the squad it will go to a decibel or two today. City can put the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their game with Leeds this afternoon by winning. Should he not be fit to start, we can expect to see Julian Alvarez feature having impressed in City's last match vs Burnley. The Norwegian talisman had to withdraw from international duty due to a groin injury.

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

Reigning champions City welcome usual the Reds to the Etihad Stadium, but the latter's usual title hopes are long over as they instead bid for an unlikely ...

We have to judge him every day how he deals with the intensity but it looks really promising." "It was fantastic to have him back, such an energiser and boost, but he will not train today with us. "The advantage is that they are eight points in front of us, this is the real advantage. "You have to prove it every single day again and again and again. "I would love to be in the position of Arsenal, rather than the experience of winning four Premier Leagues in five years," the Spaniard said. It is a huge blow for City, who will also be without Phil Foden, as they look to keep the pressure on title favourites Arsenal.

What's on CITY+ and Recast in April? (Manchester City FC)

From live matches to original documentaries and immersive Pitcam highlights, make the most of an action-packed month with a CITY+ subscription.

[DOWNLOAD THE MAN CITY APP](https://www.mancity.com/app) City U18s v Sunderland U18s 22 April (13:00 kick-off) Manchester United U18s v City U18s 15 April (11am kick-off) Middlesbrough U18s v City U18s, 8 April (11:30am kick-off) [Ben Wilkinson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ben-wilkinson)’s Under-18s also top their division and will be featured three times during April on CITY+. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) Story', 'Georgi Kinkladze: The Magician of Maine Road' and many more.

Liverpool XI vs Man City: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news ... (Evening Standard)

The Colombian winger has not played since October due to a knee injury but is now undertaking a gradual return to training. Klopp said on Friday: “ ...

Joe Gomez is also due to be unavailable. However, given his lacklustre displays against Bournemouth and Real Madrid he could find himself on the bench regardless. Next week we will increase that.

Manchester City vs Liverpool live updates: Confirmed line-ups, start ... (The Athletic)

Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a fixture which could have season defining implications for both teams.The Athletic will have all ...

Like Chelsea, 4.30pm is City’s weakest start time although, having been the best team over the last 10 seasons, they still average 1.61 PPG from 28 matches. 1' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 2' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 5' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 7' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 8' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 9' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 10' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 11' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 13' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 14' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool 16' Manchester City 0-0 Liverpool

Alvarez starts against Liverpool as Haaland misses out (Manchester City FC)

Julian Alvarez will start up front for City in this afternoon's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

[Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)has scored 42% of [Man City](https://www.mancity.com)'s Premier League goals this season (28/67), while his goals have also been worth 20 points to the Citizens. [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias) and [Manuel Akanji](https://www.mancity.com/players/manuel-akanji) in the middle provide the perfect mix of leadership and composure needed in that position. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson) will be protected by the back four of [Stones](https://www.mancity.com/players/john-stones), Akanji, Dias and [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake) that were so solid in the weeks before the international break. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)has scored 42 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season, including six hat-tricks (all at the Etihad). We last did so in April/May last season (a run of five). - Liverpool have taken just 12 points from their 13 Premier League away games this season (W3 D3 L7), compared to 30 at home. - Liverpool have failed to score in seven different Premier League games this season, with six of these coming away from home. [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) is also unavailable after appendix surgery last week. [Man City](https://www.mancity.com)this season, in the Premier League, Community Shield and EFL Cup. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland) has not made the matchday squad after withdrawing from Norway's recent international fixtures through injury. The No.19 has five goals in six Premier League starts so far. [Ederson](https://www.mancity.com/players/ederson), [Stones](https://www.mancity.com/players/john-stones), Akanji, Dias, [Ake](https://www.mancity.com/players/nathan-ake), [Rodrigo](https://www.mancity.com/players/rodrigo), [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (C), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez), Grealish, Alvarez

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League team news, line-ups ... (The Independent)

Pep Guardiola's men hope to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal as they host Jurgen Klopp's Reds.

Andy Robertson collects the loose ball and gives it to Alisson who looks to build a Liverpool attack from the back. Liverpool are out quickly and forced City to pass the ball back to John Stones. “Now it’s clear - top four is the only thing we can really go for,” he said. “Last year, we nearly won four trophies; but then this year, the trophies have gone early. 3 mins: Jack Grealish receives the ball on the left wing and flicks it down the line for Julian Alvarez to chase down. Kevin De Bruyne takes the free kick but knocks it square to Riyad Mahrez. He works it over to Kevin De Bruyne on the right side. He pulls the ball back to Rodri but the midfielder misses it before John Stones collects the ball. Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez stand over the dead ball after a quick conversation. Victory for [Jurgen Klopp’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jurgen-klopp) men today would be a strong statement of their desire to finish the season well and would increase the pressure on top four rivals Tottenham and Newcastle. [uphill battle to finish in the Champions League](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-premier-league-fixtures-man-city-b2311104.html) qualification places. The reigning champions can therefore pile some pressure on Mikel Arteta’s team if they manage to defeat Liverpool.

Erling Haaland out of Man City vs. Liverpool match (The Washington Post)

Prolific striker Erling Haaland was not part of Manchester City's squad to play Liverpool following a groin injury.

Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, was quoted by Norwegian TV during the week saying his son had traveled to Barcelona for treatment. “It is not a big issue but today he was not right.” “He is not fit.

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