Manchester City, Erling Haaland has been named in the starting XI for the Premier League clash against Liverpool, defying concerns surrounding his recent ankle injury.
The striker's inclusion comes as a boost for City, with Pep Guardiola expressing uncertainty about Haaland's fitness leading up to the match.
Guardiola revealed that Haaland trained with niggles but remains hopeful about his contribution in the game.
The 23-year-old's presence is crucial for City, who lead the Premier League table by a single point.
The encounter against Liverpool is a pivotal match in the title race, and Haaland's performance will undoubtedly impact City's aspirations.
Man City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Rodri, Akanji, Foden, Alvarez, Bernardo Silva, Doku, Haaland.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Nunez, Jota.
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