"A blockbuster match will take place at the Etihad on Sunday as the only two teams to have been crowned Premier League champions since 2017/18 - Manchester City and Liverpool - take each other on. It so happens that this fixture marks Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game in management-a milestone befitting a contest between two modern titans of English football. City sit second in the table, one point ahead of third-placed Liverpool, and both sides are chasing leaders Arsenal."
"Manchester City enter this showdown in scintillating form. Guardiola's men have scored 10 goals in their last three matches, including a commanding 4-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund and a 3-1 Premier League triumph against Bournemouth. Erling Haaland continues to dominate headlines, having netted in five consecutive Champions League games and boasting 18 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions this season. At the Etihad, Haaland has been particularly lethal, scoring 10 times in seven home matches."
"Pep Guardiola faces a couple of midfield headaches ahead of his 1,000th game in management. Rodri is expected to miss out, while Mateo Kovacic is nursing an ankle injury, leaving Nico Gonzalez as the likely anchor in midfield. Haaland will spearhead the attack, supported by Phil Foden-fresh from a Champions League brace-and Jeremy Doku's pace on the flank. Bernardo Silva is tipped to return to the XI, with Rayan Cherki also favored over Savinho."
Manchester City and Liverpool meet at the Etihad with Pep Guardiola marking his 1,000th managerial game and both clubs chasing leaders Arsenal. City sit second and Liverpool third in the table, separated by one point. Manchester City have scored 10 goals in their last three matches, including a 4-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund and a 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth. Erling Haaland has 18 goals in 14 appearances, has scored in five consecutive Champions League games and has 10 goals in seven home matches. Rodri is expected to miss the match and Mateo Kovacic is nursing an ankle issue, leaving Nico Gonzalez as the likely midfield anchor; Haaland, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku are set to lead the attack.
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