Liverpool predicted lineup vs Man City - Premier League | OneFootball

Liverpool are searching for a statement victory in the Premier League title race on Sunday afternoon when they visit reigning champions Manchester City.

The Reds have stumbled in their pursuit of the title in recent weeks, with dramatic 2-2 draws with Everton and Aston Villa having opened the door for chasers Arsenal. Arne Slot's side still boast a healthy advantage at the summit but can ill-afford another slip-up at the Etihad Stadium.

It's a venue that has generally brought heartbreak rather than glory in recent years but the inconsistent form of Pep Guardiola's men will offer Liverpool hope of a first victory in a decade on the blue half of Manchester in the Premier League.

Here is how Liverpool could line up for a mammoth fixture.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Man City (4-2-3-1)

Luis Diaz should return to the starting XI / Stu Forster/GettyImages

GK: Alisson - The Brazilian will be called into action regularly at the Etihad despite City's questionable performances over recent weeks. They are still regular scorers and have netted in their last 16 matches in all competitions.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold - Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool's saviour on Wednesday with a crucial equaliser at Villa Park but the right-back will need to be more focused on his defensive duties up against Savinho or Jeremy Doku.

CB: Ibrahima Konate - Erling Haaland remains an injury doubt for Sunday's encounter and Konate will be hopeful that the Norwegian isn't passed fit at the Etihad. He scored the opener in last year's 1-1 draw in Manchester.

CB: Virgil van Dijk - Van Dijk has enjoyed some hard-fought battles with Haaland previously and will be confident facing a more subdued iteration of the towering centre-forward - providing he features, of course.

LB: Andy Robertson - Kostas Tsimikas is likely to come into the starting lineup for one of the upcoming duels with City and Newcastle United, but Robertson may be favoured up against the tricky Phil Foden.

DM: Ryan Gravenberch - Gravenberch hasn't looked quite as effective in recent weeks as his vast workload this season takes its toll. Slot will be hoping City don't target his tiring legs this weekend.

DM: Alexis Mac Allister - The South American will have to support his fellow defensive midfielder in stifling City's myriad of attacking threats. Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne are among those who could occupy his zone.

RW: Mohamed Salah - Liverpool may have wobbled in recent matches, but Salah has been as formidable as ever. Another goal and assist midweek takes his Premier League tally to an astonishing 39 goal contributions in 26 matches this term.

AM: Dominik Szoboszlai - Szoboszlai will be aiming to take advantage of the void left behind by Rodri, although he will also have to work incredibly hard defensively. He's scored twice in his last six matches and wouldn't mind adding to that tally on Sunday.

LW: Luis Diaz - The Colombian was a surprise omission from the starting lineup on Wednesday but should be restored in place of Curtis Jones. The goals and assists have dried up following some sparkling early season form but he did score last weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

ST: Diogo Jota - It's safe to say Darwin Nunez won't be starting at City after his glaring miss against Villa, with Jota retaining his spot in the number nine role. He was wasteful in the Midlands but seldom disappoints on the big stage.