Pep Guardiolaâs men hope to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal as they host Jurgen Kloppâs Reds.
Team news Newcastle's Anthony Gordon faces a late fitness test as he looks to return to action. Eddie Howe will also have Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Allan Saint-Maximin at his disposal for Sunday's game.
There have been many reasons for Liverpool's downfall this season with injuries, fixture congestion and Jurgen Klopp's lack of versatility all coming into play. One reason that is often overlooked, however, is the form of Liverpool's anchor - Fabinho. The Brazil international has been one of Klopp's first names on the team sheet ever since he joined the club in 2018. Palhinha was on the radar of many clubs in summer, ultimately chosing to join Fulham for a deal worth around ÂŁ20million.