Arne Slot ’s side currently sit eight points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League but have now played one game more than Mikel Arteta’s side, who host West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa stretched Liverpool's lead over Premier League title rivals Arsenal to eight points, but with the Gunners hosting West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot will expect that to be cut before the leaders return to action on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Erling Haaland's involvement against Liverpool on Sunday and also confirmed that John Stones is likely to undergo surgery.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland prior the start of the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium i

Manchester City's prospects of overcoming Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League playoff have been dealt a major blow with Erling Haaland only fit enough for the bench. Haaland, who scored both goals in City's 3-2 home defeat in the first leg,