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Manchester City has been dealt an injury setback ahead of their Premier League showdown with Liverpool.

The Reds are set to face City next week as they continue their pursuit of the league title.

Arne Slot's men currently sit seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, second only to Arsenal, after a draw in the Merseyside Derby against Everton earlier this week.



Liverpool will be back in action this weekend when it welcomes Wolves to Anfield.

The following week will see Liverpool journey to the Etihad Stadium to take on Man City, just days after a rescheduled match against Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Now, it appears that Pep Guardiola's squad has suffered another injury blow just days before the clash between these two historic title contenders.

It is reported by The Times that Manuel Akanji has sustained a hamstring injury and is expected to be sidelined for some time.

Akanji incurred the injury during City's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Consequently, Akanji is reportedly expected to miss the next few games, including the clash against Liverpool.

While no specific timeline has been provided for when City anticipate Akanji's return, it's suggested that the defender will be absent for at least the next three matches.

This period will see City take on Newcastle United in the Premier League this weekend, before heading to Spain to face Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie, just days prior to the encounter with Liverpool next week.
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