Liverpool did battle with Manchester City for the league title over the past 10 years and will do so again on Saturday when the two sides meet at the Etihad.
The two squads have been battered by injuries, however Jurgen Klopp was in high spirits on Thursday as many of his players reported for training on Thursday. The boss addresses the media at 1:30pm today, for which we will bring full coverage from the AXA Training Centre.
Everton's Premier League points deduction also continues to send shockwaves through English football with Liverpool one of the clubs watching events unfold.
But for now much of the focus remains on whether City will face punishment if found guilty of 115 charges of breaking financial rules. We'll have the latest on that and any injury and transfer news as it happens.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold in bullish mood ahead of Manchester city showdown
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken about Liverpool's chances of challenging for the Premier League title ahead of Man City showdown on Saturday.
"Looking around the dressing room, looking at the players we have got, the team, the spirit, the vibe around the team, that (challenging for the league) is something that we feel is achievable."
Read the full story from Ian Doyle, here.
Leroy Sane links emerge again
According to Christian Falk, Liverpool's interest in Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane is very real.
Sane, who has been with the German champions since leaving Manchester City in 2020, has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent weeks after a strong start to the domestic season and has less than two years remaining on his current deal in Bavaria.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso on the move?
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is being tipped to succeed Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich next season, according to a report.
Alonso, who played for the Red between 2004 and 2009, has enjoyed a stellar start to management since taking over Bayern Leverkusen last year.
According to El Chiringuito's Jose Alvarez, the Spaniard is in line to take over next summer.
Manchester United to target Michael Edwards?
Manchester United are reportedly ready to try and lure former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards back into football with a lucrative role at Old Trafford.
That is according to the Independent, who claim Jim Ratcliff's INEOS, a group set to acquire a minority stake in the Red Devils, are admirers of Edwards.
However, it is claimed that it is "uncertain" whether Edwards, who left Liverpool in June 2022, would want to get back into football.
Liverpool's Friday agenda
After reconvening at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday, Liverpool's preparations for tomorrow's trip to Manchester City really get underway later today.
Manager Jurgen Klopp will be speaking to the media at 1:30pm, with Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle in attendance for that one.
There will also be another afternoon of training, with the Reds' South American contingent getting another session in the bank before making the short trip to East Manchester tonight.
Mohamed Salah transfer vow made by Al-Ittihad chief after Liverpool rejection
Al-Ittihad president Anmar Al-Haili has vowed to reveal all the details about their summer-long pursuit of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
Salah. faced intense speculation over his future at Anfield after the reigning Saudi Pro League champions looked to continue their shopping spree in Europe - namely the Reds and the Premier League.
Last summer, Salah's Liverpool team-mate Fabinho signed for Al-Ittihad after ending his five-year stay on Merseyside. The Brazilian midfielder followed fellow Reds legends Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino in the Middle East, after they joined Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ahli respectively.
And during the final week of the transfer window, Ittihad submitted a verbal offer worth up to £150million for Salah. However, it was immediately rebuffed by Liverpool, after reiterating their firm stance surrounding the Egyptian forward.
Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo has previously claimed that "no doors" have been closed on their interest in Salah.
And in an interview with Spanish outlet AS, Al-Halil has suggested he will disclose their pursuit of Salah, as well as former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
He said: "I remained silent… but I hope to be able to respond soon to what happened in the last week of the summer market regarding Salah, Ramos… and De Bruyne."
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Hello and welcome to our Liverpool FC liveblog this Friday.
Only one more day before the Premier League returns with the blockbuster that is Manchester City vs Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp will be previewing the game at 1:30pm and our reporters will be on hand to provide live updates from his press conference.
In the meantime stick around for the latest news, including updates on Mohamed Salah and Xabi Alonso, plus you can catch up on the top stories below:
