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Man City are the next challenge on Liverpool’s path to the Premier League title.
Lee Dixon has stated that Liverpool are showing signs that they are struggling at present, and a trip to Man City is not the easiest way to try and regain some momentum.
Cody Gakpo remains for Liverpool ahead of the weekend after missing the Merseyside club’s last two games, however, Man City have fitness issues of their own.
Pep Guardiola saw John Stones pick up an injury against Real Madrid, which follows problems for Erling Haaland, who could also be set to miss their clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
Haaland has never been on the winning team against Liverpool in the Premier League having faced the Reds four times while winning only once across eight matches in all competitions.
The Norwegian striker hit the back of the net on just two occasions against the Reds since moving to Manchester, with his only Premier League goal coming in the 1-1 draw at the Etihad last season.
The forward announced himself to the Premier League last weekend as Marmoush scored an impressive hat-trick against Newcastle.
Liverpool showed interest in Marmoush ahead of his latest move to Manchester but would not make an official move for the 26-year-old.
That may backfire on Sunday as the Egyptian star has the potential to cause the Reds havoc as his speed in transitions is something Liverpool’s defence do not like.
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