Liverpool have five fresh injury concerns as Manchester City handed title race advantage

Paul Ince has admitted he realised Liverpool didn't have the mentality to replicate Manchester United's success quickly after making a controversial move to Anfield.

In a thrilling three-way Premier League title race that could be settled by fine margins, Manchester City must this weekend overcome a fixture hurdle that all three championship contenders agree is an unnecessary obstacle.

Pep Guardiola chose to rest both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as his Manchester City strode to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.

England striker Ollie Watkins will be unavailable for Aston Villa when they go toe-to-toe with Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night (8.15pm). The 28-year-old picked up an injury in the 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday afternoon and had to be replaced at half-time.

It's currently advantage Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but one or two false steps could hand initiative back to their main rivals. There are only three points separating Liverpool at the top from third-placed Manchester City - with Arsenal sandwiched between them and nine matches to play.

Manchester United have been dealt a blow to their chances of signing Joao Neves this summer. The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford recently as he continues to impress for Benfica in the Portuguese top flight.

The Premier League has entered its final two months, with nine games left for each of the top three teams - Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. The title race is tight, with just three points separating first from third place. Squeaky bum time indeed.

Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend when they travel to Brentford on Saturday night.

A new Supercomputer study has found that Manchester City are third favourites to win the Premier League title this season ahead of a huge clash against Arsenal

Manchester City's preparations to face Arsenal this weekend have suffered another setback with news of a fifth player withdrawing from international duty.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has suffered an injury following England's 1-0 defeat to Brazil and has been released from the Three Lions camp.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho missed training this week due to a hamstring injury before his impressive performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United for their "criminal" defending in the first-half against Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Liverpool are preparing for their FA Cup tie against Manchester United today, but they'll be doing so without several key players due to injury.

Arsenal and Liverpool were reportedly 'in contact' last year over the future of Mason Mount before he joined Manchester United.

Injuries have been constant for Newcastle United this season and six players could be absent against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter final tie on Saturday.

Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand has hinted that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will feature in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

A father and son arrested at Manchester Airport before they were due to fly to Dubai face lengthy jail sentences for a series of drugs and firearms offences. Asim Tufail, 52, and his son Junnaid Tufail, 23, both from Northenden, were both exposed by the law enforcement infiltration of the EncroChat communications network.

Goalkeeper Ederson was forced off just 11 minutes into the start of the second half of Manchester City's Premier League heavyweight clash with Liverpool at Anfield through injury.

Manchester City players arrived at Anfield on one side of the stadium while Liverpool fans waited for them on the opposite side after a route change.