Manchester City host Liverpool in what could be another Premier League classic between the rivals this weekend.

With Arsenal already setting the pace, City and Liverpool are fighting to keep up with the Gunners after early wobbles.

Pep Guardiola’s side have lost three of their 10 matches so far this term but a dominant win over high-flying Bournemouth last time out coupled with Erling Haaland’s magnificent form appears to have them on track.

Liverpool ended a run of four straight defeats in the Premier League at home to Aston Villa last weekend with victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League midweek steadying the ship.

Arne Slot will remain without Alisson Becker in goal but the Brazil international is expected to be available again for the visit of Nottingham Forest after the international break on 22 November.

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