The striker's absence snuffed out City's hopes in Madrid before a ball had been kicked — and that's a bad sign

Manchester City take on Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League clash. Pep Guardiola welcome the table toppers to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The hosts head into the game on the back of their 3-1 loss away at Real Madrid in the Champions League last time out.

Erling Haaland missed Manchester City's loss against Real Madrid on Wednesday with a knee injury and is touch and go for Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool