Man City vs Liverpool LIVE - goals, score, Giorgi Mamardashvili penalty save, commentary stream

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It's 0-0 at the Etihad Stadium between Manchester City and Liverpool. Liverpool defend the corner but this hasn't been a confident start from Slot's side.

16:17Ian DoyleGetting readyLess than 15 minutes to go and the atmosphere... is quiet still.That's nothing new in the Premier League these days where it only really gets going shortly before kick-off.But you'd have expected a little bit more buzz perhaps.16:09Paul WheelockToday's match officialsReferee: Chris KavanaghAssistants: Dan Cook and Stuart BurtFourth official: Samuel BarrottVAR: Michael OliverAssistant VAR: Timothy Wood16:07Ian DoyleHere comes the rain againIt was not raining when we walked up to the stadium a little earlier.Thankfully normal service has been resumed and it's now absolutely belting it down.16:05Paul WheelockFull-time in the 2pm kick-offsAston Villa 4 Bournemouth 0Brentford 3 Newcastle United 1Crystal Palace 0 Brighton 0Nottingham Forest 3 Leeds United 115:55Paul GorstSlot speaksSome words from Arne Slot ahead of this game today: At the moment, it's not about looking at the league table. 15:21Paul GorstTeam news in fullAlexander Isak returns to the Liverpool bench as Arne Slot names an unchanged team at Manchester City from Tuesday's 1-0 home win over Real Madrid.

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.