PREDICTION: A 1-1 draw
FANTASY PICK: Raheem Sterling
KEY STAT: Man City have won four and lost none of their last six Premier League games against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
- MANCHESTER CITY
Striker Sergio Aguero is set to return for Manchester City against Liverpool. On the downside, captain Vincent Kompany is again sidelined by a calf problem while playmaker David Silva (ankle) and striker Wilfried Bony (hamstring) are also missing. Defender Pablo Zabaleta is back in contention after a knee problem but forward Samir Nasri (leg) faces a lengthy spell out. Raheem Sterling is poised to face his old club.
- LIVERPOOL
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will make a late decision on whether to include striker Daniel Sturridge. The England international returned to full training this week after five weeks out with a knee injury but it may be too early for him. Midfielders Jordan Henderson (broken foot) and Jordan Rossiter (hamstring) are set to resume training with the squad next week but James Milner (hamstring) and Jordon Ibe (knee) have recovered from problems which forced them out of international duty. |