December 1st 2024.
Cody Gakpo made his mark in Liverpool's recent victory over Real Madrid in the midweek match. As the Premier League title race heats up, all eyes are on Anfield today as Liverpool takes on Manchester City in a crucial game.
Unfortunately for City, their recent form has been less than stellar. In their midweek match against Feyenoord, they surrendered a 3-0 lead and ended up settling for a draw. While this did put an end to their five-game losing streak, it did little to ease the tension and concerns among fans at the Etihad.
Meanwhile, Liverpool has been on a roll, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points last weekend. They also continued their perfect form in Europe with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the midweek game.
However, this win came at a cost for Liverpool, with Conor Bradley picking up a knock and Ibrahima Konate being ruled out for the upcoming match against City. There is some hope though, as Trent Alexander-Arnold is available and ready to step in at right-back if Bradley fails a late fitness test. The England international was among the substitutes in the midweek match, as he has recently been dealing with a hamstring issue.
Konate took to Instagram on Friday to express his disappointment at not being able to play against City, as he is currently recovering from an injury he sustained in the midweek match. In addition, goalkeeper Allison Becker has been out of play since October due to a hamstring injury. While he has resumed training, it remains to be seen if he will be fit enough to start today's game, especially with Caoimhin Kelleher in top form and even saving a penalty in the midweek match.
It is expected that Joe Gomez will replace the injured Konate in the lineup. Another player who has been on the sidelines due to injury is Diogo Jota, who has not played since their victory over Chelsea. He was initially expected to be back after the November international break, but his return has been delayed.
On City's side, Mateo Kovacic is set to miss out once again due to a knock he picked up during international duty. The Croatian has been filling in for the injured Rodri, but his own injury troubles have caused further problems for Pep Guardiola. There are also concerns over John Stones, who was substituted at half-time in their match against Tottenham and was then absent in the midweek game against Feyenoord.
Liverpool's star player Mohamed Salah has been lethal against City in the past, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him make a big impact in today's match. However, City will have to be on their toes not just against Salah, but also other key players such as Van Dijk, Robertson, and Gakpo.
Here is the predicted starting lineup for Liverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Jones, Gravenberch, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Nunez. On the other hand, City's predicted lineup includes Ederson, Walker, Ake, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis, Gundogan, Silva, Foden, Haaland, and Savinho.
For those wondering where to watch the game, it will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also catch the action on the Sky Go app or NOW TV. The match kicks off at 4pm on Sunday, December 1st. Both teams will be looking for a win in this important clash, so it's sure to be an exciting game to watch.
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