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Pep Guardiola's side lock out all three midfield spots, prolific goal machine Erling Haaland leads the attack... but is there room for Virgil van Dijk in defence? Sportsmail's combined Man City and Liverpool XI

Manchester City host Liverpool on Saturday in a mouth-watering lunchtime clash with serious implications at the top of the table.

Pep Guardiola's side need every point they can get in their bid to overhaul Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League. But with the club in pursuit of three trophies, and a potential question mark over Erling Haaland after he pulled out of Norway's squad, there's no guarantees.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have only the league to focus on now, and Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to see his side get three points at the Etihad to boost their hopes of making the top four despite a turbulent campaign to date.