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Date – 1 December 2024
Venue – Anfield
Kick-off – 16.00
Following the superb midweek win over visiting Real Madrid, Arne Slot faces yet another world-class opponent in the shape of Premier League champions, Manchester City.
Up next: #PL action as Manchester City come to Anfield ✊🔴 #LIVMCI pic.twitter.com/VnAk771IxM
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 29, 2024
Manchester City Availability
In terms of availability, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Mateo Kovacic are all ruled out, whereas Jeremy Doku and John Stones are doubts.
Regarding recent season form, a shock 3-3 draw was recorded against Feyenoord in the Champions League, following a disastrous 0-4 loss at home to visiting Tottenham. Brighton defeated Pep Guardiola’s men 2-1 at the American Express Stadium
A predicted lineup for the away team is listed below, in a 4-2-3-1 formation. I expect some changes from the week, as City’s European tie went from a 3-0 advantage to a spectacular 3-3 draw.
GK – Ederson
RB – Kyle Walker
RCB – Rúben Dias
LCB – Nathan Aké
LB – Joško Gvardiol
CM – Bernardo Silva
CM – İlkay Gündoğan
ACM – Kevin De Bruyne
RW – Phil Foden
CF – Erling Haaland
LW – Jack Grealish
The Liverpool Availability
Harvey Elliott is still sidelined for a few more days as he continues his rehabilitation from a fractured foot. Federico Chiesa is also in the process of rebuilding his fitness. Alisson Becker remains uncertain for selection as he continues his recovery. Diogo Jota will be unavailable for another week and will not be included in the matchday squad. Conor Bradley sustained a hamstring injury this week and will not be risked for upcoming matches. Ibrahima Konaté will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability.
In terms of recent form, the Reds secured a 2-0 victory against fellow Champions League contenders Real Madrid at Anfield. This followed a hard-fought 3-2 win at Southampton. Before the international break, Aston Villa was defeated by the Merseyside team with a convincing 2-0 scoreline.
Below is the team I believe the Dutch boss, Arne Slot, will start for this vital encounter.
GK – Caoimhin Kelleher
RB – Trent Alexander Arnold
RCB – Joe Gomez
LCB – Virgil van Dijk (c)
LB – Andy Robertson
CM – Alexis Mac Allister
ACM – Dominik Szoboszlai
CM – Ryan Gravenberch
RF – Mohamed Salah
CF – Darwin Núñez
LF – Cody Gakpo
Gary Neville: “I think Liverpool v City is really interesting. I’m doing the game and I can’t wait for it because there’s a lot riding on it. I’ve never seen City look as vulnerable in the Pep Guardiola era.”
“Jamie Redknapp mentioned this and I thought it was a really good… pic.twitter.com/4lvnXkacC4
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 29, 2024
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