CONFIRMED: Liverpool starting XI and subs to face Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp has made two changes to the side which beat Arsenal at Anfield for Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad.

The Reds lineup against the Premier League champions knowing a win in their own backyard will increase the gap between the two sides to ten points, with 17 games left to play.

Tottenham Hotspur are currently the closest challengers, six points behind Liverpool in second having played a game more.

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Captain Jordan Henderson returns to the starting XI, having started on the bench against Arsenal.

James Milner has also proved himself fit to Jurgen Klopp to add even more energy in midfield for Liverpool.

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has only made the bench for the hosts, due to fitness concerns.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Firmino, Salah, Mane.

Subs: Mignolet, Moreno, Fabinho, Keita, Lallana, Shaqiri, Sturridge.

Manchester City: Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Stones, Laporte, B.Silva, Fernandinho, D.Silva, Sterling, Aguero, Sane.

Subs: Muric, Walker, Gündogan, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Otamendi, Jesus.

 

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