The poster for the 29th day of the Premier League pits Manchester City against Liverpool on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. TV channel, probable compositions… Here is the information to know about the meeting.
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The context of Manchester City – Liverpool
The clash of the 29th day of the Premier League opposes Manchester City to Liverpool, at the Etihad Stadium. Josep Guardiola’s Citizens are in second place in the standings with 61 units, eight behind Arsenal, and must win to maintain the hope of a new English league title. Kevin De Bruyne’s partners are aiming for a seventh consecutive victory in all competitions. Before the international break, Manchester City humiliated Burnley in the FA Cup (6-0). For their part, the Reds of Jürgen Klopp occupy sixth place with 42 points, seven units behind fourth Tottenham. Still in the running for a presence in the next Champions League, the club from the banks of the Mersey remains in the league after a defeat at Bournemouth (0-1).
Probable line-ups of Manchester City – Liverpool
Manchester City must deal with the absence of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, injured in the groin. England midfielder Phil Foden is unavailable following appendicitis surgery. Opposite, Liverpool could record the return to the group of Luis Diaz, away from the field for several months due to a knee injury. Hit in the ankle, Darwin Nunez should hold his place. Uncertainty surrounds the presence of Kostas Tsimikas, injured in the ribs. Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay are missing.
The likely line-up of Manchester City
Ederson – Walker, Stones, Dias, Aké – De Bruyne, Rodri, Gündogan – Bernardo, Alvarez, Grealish.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
The likely composition of Liverpool
Alisson – Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson – Henderson, Fabinho, Elliott – Salah, Gakpo, Nunez.
Coach: Jurgen Klopp.
What time and on which channel to watch Manchester City – Liverpool?
The match between Manchester City and Liverpool will be followed on Saturday at 1.30 p.m., on Canal Plus Football. The complete TV program of the day can be found here.