City may have to wait to have a fully-firing Rodri

MANCHESTER City take on Liverpool in a mouthwatering Premier League clash on Sunday.

- By ALEX JAMES

The two sides are battling to keep pace with leaders Arsenal and the weekend clash between the sides second and third in the table will be a litmus test for both.

With the Gunners taking on fourth place Sunderland, it could be a pivotal weekend in the title race.

City boss Pep Guardiola has seen his side lose just once in 13 games in all competitions and the Blues have won three on the bounce since being beaten by Aston Villa last month.

But City will likely be without two midfielders for the visit of Arne Slot's side. Here's the injury latest from the Etihad.

Rodri Injury: Fitness

The midfielder is unlikely to be included in the squad against Liverpool as his stop-start season continues.