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Manchester City and Liverpool have been dealt contrasting injury updates ahead of the blockbuster Premier League run-in.

Just one point separates the two rivals at the top of the table, with City holding the edge despite dropping points in two of their last four games, drawing 0-0 at Crystal Palace last time out. The Reds have closed what appeared to be an unassailable 14-point gap in mid-January thanks to a breathtaking run of nine consecutive victories, including a 2-0 win at Arsenal before the international break.

This season's enthralling title race could be determined by fine margins and player availability is sure to play a major role, especially as given City and Liverpool remain in the Champions League and FA Cup. To that end, Jurgen Klopp 's side have received a timely boost as Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training.

The right-back - who leads the Premier League for assists with 11 this season - suffered a hamstring strain before the international break which ruled him out of England's friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast. Initial scans showed