Juventus, Newcastle and Tottenham are all reportedly in the race for Kalvin Phillips, who looks destined for a January exit from Manchester City.
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First meets second at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as Manchester City host Liverpool in the early kick off.
Having suffered a poor campaign last year, Jurgen Klopp's side have made themselves challengers once again this term with an impressive run of form in the top flight. The Merseysiders have lost just once all season in the Premier League and are a point behind Pep Guardiola's City.
The Blues have suffered no hangover from their historic Treble campaign and are leading the way at the top. But, both City and Liverpool are contending with injuries to key players ahead of the meeting in Manchester.
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MEN Sport has rounded up the injury news and return dates for both sides ahead of the big game.
Erling Haaland
Injury: Ankle
What we know: The Norwegian talisman is in a race against the clock to be fit in time for the game this weekend. Norway's head coach Stale Solbakken suggested the injury was not as bad as first feared by claiming he could have played Scotland 'if it was a final'.
Potential return date: November 25 vs Liverpool
Rodri
Injury: Unknown
What we know: City's key central midfielder missed the first game of Spain's international break but managed 86 minutes vs Georgia this week.
Potential return date: November 25 vs Liverpool
John Stones
Injury: Muscular
What we know: Fears grew for Stones when he picked up another muscular issue prior to the international break. Guardiola has indicated though the concern is not as bad as first feared.
Potential return date: Unknown
Matheus Nunes
Injury: Unknown
What we know: Nunes was declared 'clinically unfit' to play for Portugal
Juventus, Newcastle and Tottenham are all reportedly in the race for Kalvin Phillips, who looks destined for a January exit from Manchester City.
Manchester City are expected to bounce back from their defeat to Aston Villa with a win over Luton Town.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's knee injury 'doesn't look good' with just over a week to go until their clash with Manchester United at Anfield.
Kalvin Phillips is leaning towards a move to Newcastle should he leave Manchester City in January - according to reports - but there are several European sides thought to be in the market for him.
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