Cody Gakpo could return to the Liverpool starting XI against Newcastle United while Arne Slot also faces a Dominik Szoboszlai dilemma when making his team selection.

Gakpo missed Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa due to the knock he sustained in the Merseyside derby at Everton last week. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s trip to the Etihad, Arne Slot said on Thursday that Gakpo is still not back in full training and it will be a “close call” whether he is ready to face City.

Arne Slot has shared an injury update on Liverpool star Cody Gakpo, while Reds defender Joe Gomez has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury

Liverpool will definitely be without Joe Gomez who has undergone surgery on his hamstring injury, while Connor Bradley is expected to miss out after picking up an injury on Wednesday at Villa Park.

After Arsenal’s slip-up at home to West Ham on Saturday, will Liverpool capitalise this afternoon and further extend their lead at the top of the Premier League?

Liverpool head coach has named a starting XI to face Man City at the Etihad Stadium for the first time with decisions made on Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, among others.