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10 players could miss huge Liverpool vs Man City showdown amid Erling Haaland fear

Manchester City return to action this weekend when they travel to Liverpool in a huge Premier League showdown on Sunday

By Alex James · Manchester Evening News

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:40 AM

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Up to 10 players could miss Sunday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City due to injuries and suspensions.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland is managing fatigue after being substituted during Norway's match against Portugal.
Phil Foden will serve the final match of his three-game suspension for Manchester City.

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Manchester City and Liverpool could be without up to 10 players combined for their upcoming Premier League showdown at Anfield. Erling Haaland faces assessment following fatigue during international duty with Norway, while Nico O'Reilly and Antonio Semenyo returned early with knocks. Phil Foden will also miss out for Enzo Maresca's side due to suspension.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola deals with injury concerns of his own after Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo suffered issues during international duty. The Reds also remain without long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Federico Chiesa.

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