Team news, kick-off time, TV and more information you need to know ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City in the Premier League.

When and where

The games kicks off at 5.30pm (GMT) on Saturday 31 December at Anfield and will be shown live on BT Sport 1.

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Injury and suspension news

Liverpool: Philippe Coutinho (ankle) and Joel Matip (ankle) will miss out.

Man City: Vincent Kompany.

The last time

City’s last trip to Liverpool was a painful 3-0 defeat in March. Anfield has not been a happy hunting ground for City in recent years - the last Premier League victory came all the way back in 2003 when two Nicolas Anelka goals won the match.

Watch highlights of the last game below

Stats and facts

  • City go into the game in third position, a point behind Liverpool
  • Both teams have won their last three Premier League games
  • Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has made the most passes in the Premier League this season (1608)
  • Liverpool have not lost at home in the league this season
  • City have scored more goals away from home (22) than any other side in the league so far this season

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Liverpool v Man City: Team news

Boss Pep Guardiola delivered a fitness update ahead of the game, with John Stones making a quick recovery from his early exit at Hull.

Find out the rest of the update here...