LIVERPOOL travel to the Etihad to take on Manchester City in a blockbuster clash TODAY.The headline team news is that Erling Haaland is not in the City squad this afternoon. Liverpool can go an incredible 11 points clear at the top of the table after second-placed Arsenal slipped to a 1-0 defeat to West Ham yesterday.The Reds face a wounded City side following their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico, De Bruyne, Savinho, Foden, Doku, MarmoushLiverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Diaz, SalahCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Fortune favours the braveAs a result of Arsenal’s defeat against West Ham at The Emirates yesterday, it puts Liverpool in a strong position coming into today’s game.The focus no longer needs to be on ensuring The Reds do not lose at The Etihad but the encounter now presents itself as somewhat of a free-hit for Arne Slot’s side.Taking the game to a Man City team who have shown their defensive frailties all season, the league leaders can go for the win, which would give them a daunting lead at the top of the Premier League table.Copy linkCopiedHow Liverpool shape-upCopy linkCopiedHow City shape-upCopy linkCopiedLiverpool looking to go 11 points clear at the topThe Reds head into this afternoon’s match with Man City knowing they can go 11 points clear of second-place Arsenal.Mikel Arteta’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat to London rivals West Ham yesterday, and Liverpool will be looking to capitalise this afternoon.Arne Slot’s men will have played one more game than Arsenal after the blockbuster clash at the Etihad, meaning the Gunners would have a game in hand, but it would still be a big ask for their injury-ridden squad to close the gap.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedHeadline team news from the EtihadErling Haaland has not been included in Manchester City’s squad to face Liverpool.The striker is the club’s top scorer this season, with 27 goals in 35 games across all competitions this season.However, Pep Guardiola has been sweating over the fitness of his talisman since he fell to the floor awkwardly holding his knee following an awkward landing against Newcastle last week.The 24-year-old was named on the bench for City’s mid-week 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs, but failed to make it onto the pitch.Omar Marmoush is expected to lead the line in Haaland’s place.Arne Slot has opted to play no centre-forward at the Etihad with a front line of Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai preferred to the likes of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez down the middle.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool team to face Man CityLiverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Diaz, SalahSubs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, QuansahCopy linkCopiedMan City team to face Liverpool – NO HaalandMan City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico, De Bruyne, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Marmoush. Subs: Ortega, Dias, Kovacic, Grealish, Gundogan, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, McAteeCopy linkCopiedLiverpool team newsCody Gakpo could return to the Liverpool forward line after missing the last two matches with a minor issue.Conor Bradley is not expected to be involved after he limped off in midweek against Aston Villa.Joe Gomez is a long-term absentee as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMan City team newsThe main one that all Man City and Liverpool fans will be waiting on is the fitness of Erling Haaland.The Norweigan goal machine faces a late fitness test on a knee problem that prevented him from playing against Real Madrid in the week.John Stones limped off on Wednesday night and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines, while Rodri and Manuel Akanji also remain out.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSUPER SUNDAY! Afternoon all, and what a blockbuster game we have ahead of us for this weekend’s final Premier League slot. The Champions face the Champions elect (?). It may not be the yesteryears of Pep vs Kloop, 1st vs 2nd etc. etc. Whichever way you want to look at it, it’s still Manchester City vs Liverpool — a fixture that tends to deliver more often than not, even if the hosts are experiencing an identity crisis to put it frankly. The last time City were on the global screens, Kylian Mbappé took them to the sword in the Champions League. Three of the best, you know the rest. As league action goes, a 4-0 win over Newcastle gave Guardiola some hope that his side can still remain semi-competitive on the domestic front but nowhere near today’s visitors.Arne Slot was questioned when his side dropped points at Villa Park on Wednesday night, and turned the head of querys towards Darwin Núñez in his post-match.The Reds gave Arsenal some sight in the title race only for their North London rivals to hand the initiative back into Liverpool’s hands following their loss yesterday. A win for Merseyside club will take them 11 points clear at the top. Kick-off at 4.30pm GMT, team news to come. Copy linkCopied More