Haaland is fit to face you
Erling Haaland is available for Manchester City's trip to Anfield on Sunday (7). Enzo Maresca confirmed it after an injury scare during the international break (7). City have two key players back, and they have scored nine goals between them this season (7).
Your next match is Manchester City at home on Sunday, 17:30 CEST. You sit sixth on 9 points from five games, with a +3 goal difference. Unbeaten in your last five in the league: D W W D W.
Van Dijk is talking about leaving
Virgil van Dijk has spoken openly about a possible departure (3). The Liverpool captain called it an "Emotionaler Tag", an emotional day (3). He leads your defence, and the way he is talking points at the end of an era at Anfield (3).
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Isak and Gakpo out, Iraola on the squad
Andoni Iraola confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out of the Manchester City match. Fans have picked up on it ahead of Sunday.
Iraola also praised the staff behind the scenes at Liverpool, calling the setup around him a bit of luck (5) (2).
Heskey wants two City players
Emile Heskey says Liverpool should move for two Manchester City players if Premier League FFP sanctions force sales (4). He rates the pair as "strong" and "explosive", with a combined value of £131m (4). Heskey adds that Iraola "would love it" (4).
Reds in the race for Josh King
Liverpool are interested in Fulham midfielder Josh King, 19 (8). Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona are all watching him too (8).
Liverpool are also among the clubs showing keen interest in another Fulham player, with a transfer battle brewing (6). On top of that, Liverpool want a Chelsea player, and Arsenal have made an offer for Gilberto Mora, a Liverpool target (1).
Olise's decision and a new midfield link
Michael Olise has mapped out his future, and Liverpool have entered the race for an attacking midfielder (9). Wirtz could soon face competition from that signing (9).
Fan reactions
The talk among City fans is that this is a good moment to face you, with Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both ruled out and Haaland back fit. There is a clear sense they are treating Anfield as a game to attack. The discussion is on r/MCFC.
