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Isak back on the bench.15:10KEY EVENTLijnders farmPep Lijnders, former Liverpool assistant boss, is now with Manchester City of course.And he's just rocked up with the rest of the home team.Interesting to see if there's any reaction from him today on the touchline.14:54Paul GorstThe Isak questionSo does Alexander Isak return for Liverpool today?The £125m striker hasn't been involved since October 22, when he came off at half time against Eintracht Frankfurt with a groin issue but has been in training this week. Has been tough going.Could it be a bit better today?14:20Ian DoyleWelcome very muchA very grey welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's the Premier League and it's Manchester City at the Etihad.Both teams will be looking to take advantage of runaway leaders Arsenal not winning at Sunderland yesterday.But for the Reds, really focus is just on winning another game after ending a run of so many recent defeats.Let's do this!14:16Paul GorstTeam musingsSo what does Arne Slot do about his Liverpool team today?He famously went without a recognised striker in February here but with Hugo Ekitike ready and Alexander Isak fit again, does the Reds boss repeat the trick?For me, I think it makes sense as it allows Florian Wirtz to drop in and press City with his work-rate and you don't have to worry about the Germany international not looking after the ball in possession.

14:00Paul GorstAfternoonGood afternoon all and welcome to the Etihad as Liverpool sign off at the home of Manchester City before November's international break. It's Manchester City versus Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium today (4.30pm kick-off) and it's a vitally important match.City boss Pep Guardiola may have wondered just when runaway leaders Arsenal were going to concede a goal let alone lose during the embargoed section of his pre-Liverpool press conference on Friday.But after 10 straight wins in all competitions, during which time they conceded just one goal, the Gunners' slipped up at surprise package Sunderland on Saturday night as they were forced to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw.Brian Brobbey's injury-time equaliser for the high-flying Black Cats means both City and the Reds have the chance to cut the gap to Mikel Arteta's men this afternoon.Victory for the hosts and they would move up to second and within four points of Arsenal.

We take a look HERE - and it's safe to say opinion is split.Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is sitting on the fence when it comes to today's big Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)Paul WheelockErling Haaland thoughtsIt's stating the obvious to say that Manchester City are an outstanding team. And this is what he's had to say:We need to be ready because it's not going to be an easy game.The competition between Man City and Liverpool has been amazing in previous years – pushing each other to get better and fighting for the title.It's going to be a difficult game, and we need to be at our best.Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 17 outings for club and country this season and will be looking to continue his incredible form when Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday (Image: Steven Paston/PA)KEY EVENTLiverpool line-ups vs Man City as Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike calls made and formation changedRegular ECHO readers will know on the day of Liverpool matches, our Reds writers have a go at predicting Arne Slot's line-up.It's telling that, on this occassion, that Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and Mark Jones have picked almost idential starting XIs.But there is a disprency over two players - and the formation...See you what you think HERE.Mark JonesGood afternoonHello and welcome to our coverage of Liverpool's trip to Manchester City in the Premier League.Big one, isn't it?