The stage is set for the latest showdown between the Premier League's most dominant teams in recent years when Manchester City hosts Liverpool on Sunday. Both teams have had their problems this season but produced impressive wins in the Champions League midweek.

Goals from livewire Phil Foden and substitute Bernardo Silva helped Manchester City keep up the pressure on title-rivals Arsenal with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola is permitted to name a 23-man squad for a Champions League fixture, but has only named 22 players for the League Phase encounter against the Bundesliga side with Rodri not making the cut.

We have a big game in the Premier League title race this weekend as Manchester City host reigning champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.BUY MAN CITY VS. LIVERPOOL TICKETSPep Guardiola’s side

Arsenal's League Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City on Tuesday has left the Premier League club in dire straits ahead of a season-defining festive schedule, manager Mikel Arteta said.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is poised to depart the Etihad, and we can reveal his price tag as Crystal Palace rival two Premier League sides for his signature.

English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season's Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.