Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Liverpool vs Manchester City

• Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has returned but is likely to be rested for this game.
• Mario Balotelli is set to be benched once again with Lazar Markovic replacing him.
• Jordan Henderson has fresh legs as he was rested in the midweek Europa League clash. His return means Emre Can would star at the defensive role.
• Mamadou Sakho is likely to take his seat back from Dejan Lovren.

• Manuel Pellegrini has no injury concerns, he has fully fit squad to choose from.
• Yaya Toure is likely to start after missing Barcelona game in the midweek.
• Mangala is likely to start ahead of Demichelis at the central defensive role.

• Liverpool have not lost a game at Anfield against City since 2002-2003
• The Reds have drawn five of their last seven home games against the Citizens.
• City have scored two goals in each of their last three games at Anfield.

• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League home games.
• Liverpool have kept five clean sheets in their last seven home wins in the Premier League.
• Manchester City are undefeated in their last five away league games.

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