This weekend, the Etihad Stadium will serve as the venue for the Premier League’s top two teams, as Manchester City and Liverpool meet. 

As the countdown to Christmas approaches, Premier League football resumes on Saturday, and talkSPORT will provide live coverage of the most anticipated match.

Last time out, City won a Premier League classic against Chelsea. However, after the international break, Pep Guardiola is now confronted with a few injury concerns.

In contrast, Jurgen Klopp anticipates the return of several key personnel after a week off, as his squad strives to maintain their outstanding form from earlier this year. 

Erling Haaland is Manchester City’s primary injury concern prior to this monumental match.

A injury sustained while on international duty prevented the star forward from attending Sunday’s match between Norway and Scotland.

Due to the fact that Ederson withdrew from the Brazil squad with an injury, the goalkeeper is also uncertain.

In addition to Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Nathan Ake, and Sergio Gomez are probable substitutes. 

Despite suffering a knock, Ederson is still the anticipated starting goalkeeper. 

Man City’s defense will be completed by Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, and Kyle Walker at right back. 

Akanji will attempt to add to his expanding tally of Premier League goals by scoring in his third consecutive match this weekend. 

Guardiola will continue to rely on Rodri as the midfield mainstay, and he will line up behind the outstanding Bernardo Silva, who has had an outstanding season thus far. 

Although Julian Alvarez has frequently started in a deeper role this season, he might not be prepared to do so again. 

Due to Argentina’s midnight match on Wednesday, his return to England is improbable until late in the week, leaving him with little time to prepare for the early kick-off.

In the absence of Kovacic and pending evaluation of Matheus Nunes, Phil Foden may be considered for a central role.

This would enable Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku, who have both been contending for a spot, to be present on the field simultaneously.

Moreover, Haaland is anticipated to be available to begin up front despite his injury, as the concern does not appear severe enough to prevent him from playing.

Grealish and Doku have both vied for playing time this season under Guardiola.