Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Erling Haaland's involvement against Liverpool on Sunday and also confirmed that John Stones is likely to undergo surgery.

Former Premier League winner Sutton claimed that Liverpool must believe they can get the better of this faltering City side who were ‘shambolic’ during the week. Sutton told BBC Sport : “Manchester City basically waved the white flag at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and, without Erling Haaland, lacked belief against Real Madrid from the off.

In Liverpool's meeting with Manchester City this weekend there is a great personal battle afoot - the Golden Boot race between Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland