Manchester City fans learned that they will be without Erling Haaland as their starting lineup was released with the striker suffering a setback that had not been reported in the lead up to the game

Pep Guardiola explains Erling Haaland’s absence from Manchester City squad against Liverpool - The Norwegian striker was ruled out of the Premier League clash due to injury

Liverpool might be 17 points ahead of Man city in the Premier League table, but they are taking nothing for granted ahead of their trip to the Etihad on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions are not their title-rivals this season, having long since waved the white flag on their defence.