12 players could miss Liverpool vs Man City showdown as Pep Guardiola faces anxious wait

Up to 12 players could miss the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield this afternoon (4pm kick-off).

Both teams are dealing with an extensive injury list and it remains unclear whether both Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot will be able to count on some of their key players. City will head to Merseyside on the back of a six-game winless run in all competitions while Liverpool are cruising in the league and Champions League.

Currently, eight points separates the teams but if Guardiola's side fail to put an end to their poor run, the Reds will extend their lead to 11 points. Arsenal, who were in action on Saturday evening, defeated West Ham 5-2 at the London Stadium.

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Here, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest injury concerns for both teams.

Despite returning to the squad for the midweek draw with Feyenoord, he could be involved at Anfield, though a star seems out of the question.

The midfielder returned from Nations League duty with Croatia carrying an injury that will keep him out for 'maybe a month.' He will therefore not be available for Guardiola.

The England international could return this afternoon but seems unlikely to start.

Currently nursing a thigh injury, Doku is expected to miss out.

The Spaniard suffered an anterior cruciate ligament during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September. Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast this week, he said: "My aim is to be back in six or seven months."

He sustained a leg injury during pre-season and isn't expected to return until