Lineups, team news, confirmed the starting sides as Guardiola dropped Ederson and Gvardiol

Liverpool can go nine points clear at the top of the table if they win for the second time in their last 10 Premier League meetings with Manchester City on Sunday.

The reigning champions arrive at Anfield on the brink of a fifth straight defeat, following a 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham on November 23.

In contrast, new manager Arne Slot has guided Liverpool to 14 wins in their last 15 games in all competitions, including wins in their last six games.

101GreatGoals.com brings you the fixtures, team news and predictions for Liverpool vs Manchester City.

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Defender Conor Bradley is also out through injury for Liverpool, heralding the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back.

Joe Gomez also replaces Ibrahima Konate, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai comes on for Curtis Jones as part of a squad seeking four consecutive clean sheets.

Liverpool starting XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

Subscribers: Jaros, Davies, Endo, Nunez, Jones, Elliott, Quansah, Morton, Nyoni

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Goalkeeper Ederson made a mistake as City overcame a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 at home to Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

City’s regular starter started on the bench against Liverpool, with regular full-back Stefan Ortega chosen by manager Pep Guardiola.

Another notable change for the Spaniard was the absence of defender Josko Gvardiol, Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias from the back.

Manchester City starting XI: Ortega, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Lewis, Gundogan, Nunes, Silva, Foden, Haaland

Subscribers: Ederson, Carson, Grealish, Doku, De Bruyne, Guardiol, Savinho, O’Reilly, McAtee