Liverpool and Manchester City clash in a crucial Premier League match, with City seeking to close the gap on the league leaders after a tough month.
City has struggled recently, not winning any matches for over a month. They lost five games in a row before drawing 3-3 with Feyenoord after leading by three goals. This disappointing result came in the UEFA Champions League.
The match against Liverpool kicks off a busy January for City. They will also face tough opponents like Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Additionally, they have a European match against Juventus coming up.
In contrast, Liverpool is in great form. They have only lost one match and drawn another in the league this season. They are coming off a strong 2-0 victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola, the City manager, still has some injury concerns. John Stones and Mateo Kovacic are expected to miss the match, along with Rodri and Oscar Bobb, who are recovering from longer-term injuries.
On the other hand, Liverpool’s coach, Arne Slot, has also faced injury issues. Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley are out, joining Alisson and Diogo Jota on the sidelines. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold is back and available for selection.
As the match approaches, both teams are preparing their line-ups for this exciting Premier League encounter. Fans are eager to see how Liverpool and Manchester City will line up for this crucial clash.
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