Liverpool FC injury latest and Mohamed Salah wait hands Man City title advantage

Manchester City will move to the top of the Premier League table for a few hours at least if they beat Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.

City reduced the gap on current table-toppers Liverpool to just two points on Monday night, coming from behind to beat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Phil Foden netted an impressive hat-trick to help Pep Guardiola's side record a fifth successive league win.

Having recorded nine consecutive victories in all competitions, City have started 2024 in red-hot form, and they are only likely to get even stronger because of the current condition of the squad. Guardiola, speaking to the media on Friday lunchtime, reported no fresh injury concerns meaning he is set to have a full-strength squad to choose from ahead of the visit of the Toffees.

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Erling Haaland made his first Premier League start since December in the win at Brentford, meaning his return alone is a significant boost in City's quest to retain their Premier League crown. John Stones, meanwhile, will be targeting his first start since a recent injury lay-off this weekend.

As for Liverpool, they are still waiting to find out when Mohamed Salah will be available to return. The winger suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] last month.

He has not featured for the Merseysiders since their 4-2 win over Newcastle United on New Year's Day, in which he scored two goals and registered one assist. Speaking ahead of Saturday's tussle with Burnley at Anfield, boss Jurgen Klopp is hopeful the