Manchester City can waste no time in bouncing back from the two points dropped against Chelsea in their last Premier League thriller with the visit of Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Having challenged Pep Guardiola's side for so many years, the Merseyside rivals were off the pace last season but look real competitors once again as they enjoy a resurgent campaign under Jurgen Klopp.
A Liverpool win would see the side leapfrog Manchester City in the Premier League table and Guardiola isn't helped by a lengthy list of injury worries going into the Saturday lunchtime kick-off. Here's who both sides could be without for the clash.
1. Ederson - Man City
DOUBT - Withdrew from international duty with a foot injury and could miss out this weekend. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Nathan Ake - Man City
DOUBT - Missed out from internationals after an absence against Chelsea. Could return this weekend but not too much known about the star's knock. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. John Stones - Man City
OUT - Having only recently returned from a hip injury, Stones is now sidelined with a new muscle worry. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Sergio Gomez - Man City
DOUBT - Close to a return from an ankle injury. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images