Man City team news: Star midfielder could make first Premier League appearance since December going into Liverpool clash

Manchester City head into the Liverpool clash chasing their first victory at the Etihad this season.

The Citizens will have Ilkay Gundogan available after returning to full training following his long-term knee injury.

Gundogan will play his first Premier League game since December if he does feature against the Reds.

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City boss Pep Guardiola will be without captain Vincent Kompany heading into the clash after an injury picked up over the international break.

Raheem Sterling will be unable to play against his former side against being sent off about Bournemouth.

The England international is serving a suspension.

Summer signing Kyle Walker will however, be available after returning from his one-match ban.

City have yet to win at home this season but are undefeated in their last 13 games at the Etihad in the Premier League.

Provisional squad: Ederson, Bravo, Walker, Danilo, Mendy, Otamendi, Stones, Adarabioyo, Mangala, Toure, Delph, Gundogan, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, D Silva, B Silva, Sane, Diaz, Foden, Aguero, Jesus.