Liverpool hit by injuries before City's trip to Anfield

Liverpool could be missing eight players at Anfield on Sunday

Liverpool's injury list is growing before City's trip to Anfield on Sunday. Andoni Iraola could be without eight players for the Premier League clash (1). Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are already out for Liverpool against City.

City arrive top of the table: five played, 15 points, five wins from five, goal difference +8.

Iraola's warning, and Slot's new role at Liverpool

Arne Slot has taken a new role at Liverpool, and Andoni Iraola arrives with a warning attached (2). Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (2).

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Heskey fancies two City players at Liverpool

Emile Heskey has told Liverpool to go after two of City's best players if FFP sanctions force them out, calling the pair strong and explosive and rating them at £131m (3). He added that Iraola would love it (3). No deal is on the table.

City and Arsenal watch Pacho, PSG will not sell

City and Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Willian Pacho (4). PSG are not selling. Pacho extended his contract with the French club until June 2031 (4). City face PSG at home in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Fan reactions

City fans are already counting the absences at Anfield, with Isak and Gakpo ruled out for Liverpool against their side. There is amusement at Mikel Arteta's claim of a clear conscience over the City charges. And someone has done the maths on a perfect season: 38 wins, 114 points.

Sources

  • 1. liverpoolecho.co.uk — Eight players could miss Liverpool vs Man City after new injury update
  • 2. liverpoolecho.co.uk — Liverpool latest: Arne Slot takes new role and Andoni Iraola delivered warning
  • 3. teamtalk.com — Emile Heskey tells Liverpool to sign ‘strong’ and ‘explosive’ £131m-rated Man City pair – ‘Iraola would love it’
  • 4. sport.fr — Willian Pacho est annoncé en Premier League
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