When and where
Liverpool travel to the Etihad Stadium for our first game of 2019 on Thursday 3 January, kick-off at 8pm GMT.
The game is being shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. Fans can follow our live Matchday Centre or our Twitter @ManCity for updates throughout the game.
Fans based outside the UK can find out where they can watch the match via our global TV listings...
Team news
City
De Bruyne returned to action at the beginning of December after a six-week absence with a knee injury but missed the win at Southampton because of a muscle problem.
Guardiola confirmed his condition is improving and says he will be checked by the Club’s medical staff tomorrow morning before a decision is made on his involvement.
Benjamin Mendy and Claudio Bravo are long-term absentees.
Liverpool
James Milner (hamstring) will face a late fitness test ahead of the clash.
While Joel Matip (collar bone), Joe Gomez (ankle), Dominic Solanke (groin) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all sidelined.
Last time
City registered their first ever clean sheet at Anfield back in October, with a creditable goalless draw against Jurgen Klopp’s side.
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Pep’s preview
Officials
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth official: Martin Atkinson
Five notable player links
James Milner, Dietmar Hamman, David James, Nicolas Anelka, Raheem Sterling
