Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League with the leaders looking to establish an 11-point lead at the top of the table.
Arne Slot’s side could only manage a draw to Villa in midweek, but Arsenal’s loss against West Ham gives the Merseyside club an ideal opportunity to swell their advantage again as they look to take another significant step towards the title. In a different season, this might have been a fixture of even greater consequence, but Manchester City’s trials and travails leave them languishing down in fourth rather than in hot pursuit of their opponents.
An embarrassing exit from the Champions League in midweek at the hands of Real Madrid only increased the scrutiny on a side that seems to have totally lost their way. With the FA Cup now their own realistic hope of a trophy, Pep Guardiola’s side will hope to provide a different input in the title race as they look to throw their familiar foe off course.
Follow all of the latest from the Etihad with our live blog below:
Pep Guardiola hints at Man City clearout in the summer: ‘That is the reality’
City have endured a frustrating campaign by their lofty standards, having fallen well off the pace in the Premier League title race and exited the Champions League before the last-16 stage.
Injuries have been a major factor in the champions’ decline and manager Guardiola conceded time may now be catching up with some of the players.
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 15:30
Erling Haaland misses match
Erling Haaland faced a late fitness test to see if he would be ready for today’s match and has probably failed it.
The Norwegian striker missed the game against Real Madrid during the week and has not been included in today’s squad either.
He is nursing a knee injury and seems to be out for a while yet.
Mike Jones23 February 2025 15:24
Liverpool line-up to face Man City
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Mac Allister, Jones; Diaz
Mike Jones23 February 2025 15:18
Man City line-up versus Liverpool
Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico Gonzalez, De Bruyne, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Marmoush
Mike Jones23 February 2025 15:16
Team news on the way…
Right, back to today’s proceedings, and it’s almost time for the line-ups at the Etihad. Will Erling Haaland be fit enough to make the Manchester City side?
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 15:10
Bournemouth suffer top-four blow as Wolves boost Premier League survival bid
There was perhaps a surprising boost for Manchester City’s top-four hopes yesterday with ten-man Bournemouth drawing a blank as Wolves achieved a vital three points.
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 15:00
Ange Postecoglou details qualities that make Tottenham youngster Archie Gray a special prospect
Archie Gray had another excellent outing for Spurs, overcoming a tricky start to keep Liam Delap quiet. The versatile youngster has been the standout of a tough season for Ange Postecoglou.
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 14:50
Tottenham extend winning run to continue mini-revival under Ange Postecoglou
Things are looking rather brighter elsewhere in London with Tottenham starting to pick up with their injury crisis (mostly) behind them.
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 14:40
Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes continue as Aston Villa grab late win
Speaking of familiar problems, Enzo Maresca has goalkeeping issues – again…
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 14:30
Manchester United’s illogical comeback can’t hide an alarming trend
Up at Goodison Park, Manchester United somehow escaped another defeat with a late, late show against Everton – but, as Richard Jolly explains, a draw doesn’t really mask the alarming problems for Ruben Amorim.
Harry Latham-Coyle23 February 2025 14:20
