Pep Guardiola press conference live Haaland injury latest ahead of Man City vs Liverpool

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool.

City return to Premier League action following the international break with a blockbuster clash against their fearsome foes. The Blues drew 4-4 in a thrilling match with Chelsea last time out and will be eager to get back to winning ways in Saturday's early kick-off.

Pep Guardiola did have some injury concerns over the break with Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Ederson and Sergio Gomez all picking up knocks. Many of those fears appear to have been alleviated in training on Thursday but the manager will be asked to provide a full update.

There could also be progress reports on John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne, who were both sidelined before the international break.

You can follow everything the manager has to say LIVE right here in our blog.

"We have a few problems, The same as many clubs. We will see in the training session and we will see tomorrow. At 6pm I will know for sure which players I will have tomorrow. Always it's plan A."

"I'm not going to say one word about Everton because I don't know the reality of what happened. They are two completely different cases. I know people are saying why don't City go to the Conference but let's wait.

He's trained so hopefully [he can play]

"It's different, I think it's different. The last decade since ive been here theyve been our best rvials. Every compliment to Liverpool and Man City to still be here.

"I think we are all friends. Time goes forward, eight years wth Liverpool and not the same team as the start. They are similar ofc TAA can play inside now but the ideas are similar. Always they've been our best rivals.

"Top club, top team, looking forward to