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James Findlater

Man City injury latest ahead of Liverpool FC clash as key battles outlined in title race showdown

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, April 9.

Injury round-up ahead of title showdown

All eyes will be on the Etihad on Sunday evening as City meet Liverpool in what many are billing as a decider for the Premier League title. It’s the most eagerly-anticipated fixture of the season, with just one point separating the two sides ahead of kick-off.

With so much riding on the game, there has been plenty of interest in the respective sides’ injury concerns ahead of the clash. Despite some doubt over Fabinho, Liverpool look as though they may have no injury worries.

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City, on the other hand, do have a couple of concerns, including defender Ruben Dias. Pep Guardiola addressed the Portuguese ace’s situation as he spoke ahead of the game on Friday.

Read the full story here.

Key battles outlined

There will be no shortage of quality on show at the Etihad. After all, arguably Europe’s two top teams will be battling it out against each other.

Across the pitch, there will be some mouth-watering duels to keep your eye on throughout the game. With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold on show, it makes for some intriguing viewing.

Harry Siddall has picked out the three key battles which could decide the outcome at Eastlands tomorrow evening. Not only that, but they could decide where the Premier League title is heading this season.

Read the full story here.

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