Man City

Manchester City are back in match action for the first time in more than a month as they take on Spanish side Girona in a friendly at the Academy Stadium.

every time a City player takes a touch inside the Girona half. A nervy moment for the goalkeeper. Both centre-backs, Shea Charles and Jadel Katongo, have also looked assured on the ball. You can see the City DNA already ingrained on some of these youngsters. The Blues are back. He plays Haaland through on goal but the striker is flagged offside. City get away with one as they're caught on the break. Both sides are still having a go but the match is definitely winding down now. Oh to be young and full of optimism. The winger's effort is blocked, but that move was all about Kev. It's all over and City have won 2-0. [City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) 's World Cup contingent, only Julian Alvarez remains in Qatar with him expected to start against France in the final on Sunday.

Media Digest: Liverpool and Man City have held talks ahead of their upcoming fixture. FSG may have received a transfer boost from recent agent revelations.

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-make-new-push-to-win-youssoufa-moukoko-race-as-talks-held/) reports that FSG have not given up on securing the wonderkid. Having just turned 18, the starlet is now eligible for a transfer. But FSG — or at least Julian Ward — will certainly be assessing the options. Whether Liverpool will be active remains to be seen. Though Chelsea are considered favourites, Liverpool remain ‘in the race’. An effort is now being made to rectify the situation. “Over the past five or six seasons, our matches have been some of the most entertaining in the world. Liverpool, despite their underwhelming campaign to date, will be looking to make it three wins out of three. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. His former employer’s 9-0 triumph helped hasten Scott Parker’s exit, paving the way for a shot at first-team coaching. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Dorset Live](https://www.dorset.live/sport/football/oneil-addition-bournemouth-backroom-team-7940586) understands he will depart to work alongside O’Neil on the south coast.

FULL-TIME | It's all over at the CFA! 2-0 #ManCity.

[Izabelle França](https://twitter.com/IzabelleeFranca)and I’ll be your host for this game. Manchester City 6-3 Manchester United Manchester City 3-1 Sevilla

Unfortunately, there would be no live telecast of this match in the absence of an official broadcast partner in India. But fans can watch live streaming of this ...

The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.) But fans can watch live streaming of this contest on the City+ app and on Recast. Unfortunately, there would be no live telecast of this match in the absence of an official broadcast partner in India.

Liverpool have lost another member of their academy staff this month, as Gary O'Neil puts together his backroom after taking over at Bournemouth.

[Bournemouth](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/bournemouth), who have just been taken over by an American consortium. [Bournemouth](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/bournemouth) at the end of November. [Bournemouth](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/bournemouth).

Pep Guardiola has opted for a mixture of youth and experience for City's friendly with Girona. Kevin De Buryne and Ilkay Gundogan both start in what will ...

[Stones](https://www.mancity.com/players/john-stones), [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva)Silva, Phil [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden)and Ilkay [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan). [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) (c), [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne), [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer), [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez), Rogers, Haaland [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and is joined by Kevin [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) and [Sergio Gomez](https://www.mancity.com/players/sergio-gomez). [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer) and Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) either side of [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland). [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) and [De Bruyne](https://www.mancity.com/players/kevin-de-bruyne) back among the squad since returning from Qatar. [Garcia](https://www.mancity.com/players/eric-garcia)is in Girona’s squad. [Stefan Ortega Moreno](https://www.mancity.com/players/stefan-ortega-moreno) starts between the sticks and is protected by a back four of [Rico Lewis](https://www.mancity.com/players/rico-lewis), [Jadel Katongo](https://www.mancity.com/players/jadel-katongo), [Shea Charles](https://www.mancity.com/players/shea-charles) and [Morgan Rogers](https://www.mancity.com/players/morgan-rogers). [Palmer](https://www.mancity.com/players/cole-palmer) and [Rico Lewis](https://www.mancity.com/players/rico-lewis) are joined by youngsters [Jadel Katongo](https://www.mancity.com/players/jadel-katongo), [Shea Charles](https://www.mancity.com/players/shea-charles), [Morgan Rogers](https://www.mancity.com/players/morgan-rogers) who have also been included in our XI at the Academy Stadium. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mancity.com/players/erling-haaland)’s and Riyad [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez)’s first run out since City’s 2-1 defeat to Brentford on 12 November. [Gundogan](https://www.mancity.com/players/ilkay-gundogan) both start in what will represent their first match since they exited the 2022 World Cup with Belgium and Germany respectively.

Darwin Nunez scored twice off the bench as Liverpool beat AC Milan 4-1 in their final friendly in Dubai, with hopes to start him against Man City.

But it’s much more important that he can start next week. “Could he have started? [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city) in the Carabao Cup and [Aston Villa](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/aston-villa/) in the [Premier League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/premier-league). [Stefan Bajcetic](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/stefan-bajcetic/) and [Bobby Clark](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/bobby-clark/) could be in contention, but given the unique nature of this year’s festive fixtures, it seems more likely that the strongest possible side will line up at the Etihad. [doubts](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/i-dont-think-well-try-that-klopp-hints-at-van-dijk-absence-for-city-clash/) over [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/virgil-van-dijk/)‘s involvement in the fourth-round tie at [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city) on Thursday night, speaking before the friendly win, Klopp explained the plan to reintegrate Nunez. [Darwin Nunez](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/darwin-nunez/) scored twice off the bench as Liverpool beat AC Milan 4-1 in their final friendly in Dubai, with hopes to start him against [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city).

Man City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium for a Carabao Cup clash on Thursday night.

[Julian Alvarez](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/julian-alvarez) remains in the Middle East after his brilliant World Cup with Argentina. But it's good and will be a very interesting game after that period but I'm looking forward to it." "But this group [has] worked now together for nearly two weeks and we made a real step and that's cool. The Dutchman has come up against the Blues on 16 occasions in his career - winning seven times. I don't know at this moment. Hendo we will see, Trent [Alexander-Arnold] we will see.

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted that Virgil van Dijk may not play against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.Last season's top two meet on D.

It will be a very interesting game after that period [World Cup] but I'm looking forward to it." [quarter-final stage by Argentina.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20725217/pen-argentina-molina-netherlands-world-cup/) [Derby 3-2 on penalties](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20379403/derby-liverpool-carabao-cup-penalties/) after the match finished goalless. I don't know at this moment. Virg [Van Dijk] is training here, but I don't think we will try that. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) break.

Liverpool could be left a little short of options as they prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup next week.

Klopp didn’t seem too confident about Van Dijk’s chances of playing, which could be a huge blow for Liverpool. I don’t know in this moment (who will play). Just a few days after the conclusion of the World Cup, Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool go head-to-head in the Carabao Cup.

The fourth round of the EFL Cup this season will see Liverpool lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Etihad on 22nd December.

But when you think about it, Trent has not been playing a lot of football of late but was in full-capacity training with the England squad. A number of Liverpool players are currently nursing injury situations, and will certainly not be a part of the lineup. With the squad available at Liverpool’s disposal presently, any starting line-up we could speculate will not have a recognised left winger. Trent and Hendo even if they do not start the games, would be great options from the bench. Ruling out Virgil completely, one would naturally expect to see Joel Matip partner Joe Gomez in central defence with Nathaniel Phillips providing the backup for them. The fourth round of the EFL Cup this season will see Liverpool lock horns with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad on 22nd December.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that Virgil van Dijk will not play against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium next week.

In our view, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would be right not to play Virgin van Dijk against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup next week. Hendo we will see, Trent we will see.” Virg is training here but I don’t think we will try that.