PREMIER LEAGUE action returns with a blockbuster lunchtime encounter involving Manchester City and Liverpool – and there is much more than pride on the line.
Pep Guardiola’s men entered the international break in good goal scoring form after thrashing RB Leipzig 7-0 before humiliating Burnley with six.
GettyErling Haaland got FIVE of Manchester City’s SEVEN goals against RB Leipzig[/caption]
GettyLiverpool went crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid[/caption]
But City’s involvement in the FA Cup quarter-final saw them fall even further behind Arsenal who stretched their lead at the top of the tree to EIGHT points following a convincing Crystal Palace win.
And the holders could be a wounded animal as key members of the squad have picked up injuries which could see them miss this tasty league affair.
However, City are coming up against a Liverpool side who are winless in their last two after losing to Bournemouth and Real Madrid.
When is Man City vs Liverpool?
Manchester City’s mouth-watering match against Liverpool will take place on Saturday, April 1.It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm UK time.Etihad Stadium in Manchester is the allocated arena for this game and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.Pep Guardiola’s side ran out 3-2 winners when the sides last met during a Carabao Cup tie in December.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Manchester City vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.Coverage is set to commence from 11:30pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live through the website or BT Sport app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the action including build up and fallout reaction.
What is the team news?
Pep Guardiola will be sweating over the fitness of goal machine Erling Haaland who had to withdraw from his international duties with Norway following a groin injury.
While England star Phil Foden could be out for up to a month after undergoing appendicitis surgery.
Erling Haaland and Phil Foden could both miss outRex
Elsewhere, Cody Gakpo (virus) and Darwin Nunez (knock) will need to be assessed ahead of the huge trip to the Etihad while Thiago (groin) remains doubtful.
Talented youngster Stefan Bajcetic is out for the season after sustaining a serious groin issue.
But Jurgen Klopp could hand Luis Diaz his first run out since before the World Cup as the tricky winger has returned to full training.
What are the odds?
Man City to win 3/5Draw 3/1Liverpool to win 17/4
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication