Man City vs Liverpool: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries

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In a massive showdown at the Etihad.

If Arne Slot's men manage to pick up three points.

They crashed out of Europe before the last 16 stage.

While the City are still in the FA Cup, a top four finish in the Premier League looks to be their best shot.

A further blunder this weekend could give Arsenal another chance.

Injuries will be a problem, though. John Stones has had a campaign marred by injury – with his latest comeback lasting just five games – after he was forced off after less than 10 minutes against Real Madrid in the week.

The English international defender is set to be sidelined for an extended period due to a thigh problem and may need to undergo surgery, according to City's manager, Guardiola.

Stones joins Manuel Akanji on the injury list, with the Swiss international likely to be out for 10 weeks after suffering a thigh injury in the first leg loss last week.

But he failed to come on despite his team's dire need for a goal.

The Norwegian international had a knee problem when he came off against Newcastle United last weekend, but City are optimistic he's over the issue for today's game.

Kevin De Bruyne was another City superstar who didn't come on as a substitute on Wednesday.

Liverpool are keeping their fingers crossed that Cody Gakpo will be right to play. The Netherlands international has been missing from their last two games after getting injured in the intense Merseyside derby against Everton.

Arne Slot to make a late call on his availability.

Joe Gomez is sidelined once more after undergoing hamstring surgery, while Conor Bradley is set to miss out due to an injury he sustained during the Villa draw.

Predicted Manchester City starting lineup to take on Liverpool

Ederson, Lewis, Ake, Dias, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Kovacic, Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho, Haaland

Predicted Liverpool starting lineup to take on Manchester City

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota

Where to watch Manchester City vs Liverpool? Kick-off time and TV channel

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Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.