English Premier League leaders Liverpool take on Manchester City an Anfield today with the opportunity to open up an 11-point gap at the top of the table.
These two teams have come to define an era of the EPL over the last few years, though today is the first meeting between Pep Guardiola and new Liverpool coach Arne Slot.
And the situation could hardly be more different for each club, with Liverpool having been in superb form since its only loss of the season so far – against Nottingham Forest in September.
The Reds have won 14 of their last 15 matches, while Guardiola’s side are without a win in their last six games, having lost five and drawn one.
But despite a poor run of recent form, City has the chance to turn things around with a statement win at Anfield, with the possibility of cutting the gap to just five points while getting its season back on track.
You can follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates below:
Liverpool vs Man City EPL updates
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Predicted line-ups
12:35 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
Manchester City XI: Lewis; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Bernardo, Gundogan; Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
City team news
12:30 , Chris Wilson
Manchester City’s injury problems have been clear for all to see during their six-game winless run and Pep Gurdiola did not provide much of an an update on Friday, only stating “we will see” when asked about returning players.
John Stones is a doubt after missing the draw against Feyenoord, while Ruben Dias returned to the bench in midweek. Kevin De Bruyne made his second appearance as a substitute since coming back from his injury, as he moves closer to a start. Jeremy Doku is also working his way back. Mateo Kovacic and Rodri are out.
Liverpool team news
12:25 , Chris Wilson
The only blemish on Liverpool’s evening against Real Madrid were the injuries to Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley. Konate has been ruled out while Bradley, who went off holding his hamstring, could be replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The right back is fit to start after returning to the bench against Real Madrid, while Jarrell Quansah or Joe Gomez will be required to partner Virgil van Dijk and face Erling Haaland.
Elsewhere, Caoimhin Kelleher will continue in goal after another excellent display – saving Kylian Mbappe’s penalty against Real Madrid. Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Kostas Tsimikas, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa remain out. Cody Gakpo could replace Luis Diaz in the rotation of Liverpool forwards.
Is Liverpool v Manchester City on TV?
12:20 , Chris Wilson
When is Liverpool vs Manchester City?
The fixture will kick off at 4:00pm BST on Sunday 1 December at Anfield.
What TV channel is it on and how can I watch?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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Liverpool vs Manchester City LIVE
12:10 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield with the chance to go 11 points clear of Pep Guardiola’s champions at this early stage of the Premier League of the season.
Arne Slot’s excellent start to life at Liverpool continued with a superb victory over Real Madrid and the Reds are flying into the second of two huge games at Anfield this week.
City, by contrast, drew 3-3 with Feyenoord after blowing a three-goal lead late on to extend their winless run to an unprecedented six games under Guardiola.
Ilkay Gundogan admitted City’s hopes of winning a fifth Premier League title in a row could suffer a fatal blow if they lose to Liverpool, and even Guardiola has said the champions are fragile.
Liverpool are full of belief but Virgil van Dijk expects a reaction from City and Slot has warned that Guardiola will come up with a solution to show why he is the best manager in the world on Sunday.
Liverpool vs Manchester City LIVE
12:00 , Chris Wilson
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s blockbuster game at the top of the Premier League between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Arne Slot’s men have the chance to go 11 points clear of the Cityzens today, while Pep Guardiola’s side are without a win in six, but could cut the lead to just five points.
It’s all set up for a mesmerising afternoon at the top of the table, and we’ll have all of the latest build-up, news and updates here.
