Manchester United and Liverpool reveal major injury blows ahead of crunch Manchester City fixtures

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Published on 2024-02-23 16:30:00

Manchester United and Liverpool may face significant absences in their upcoming Premier League matches against Manchester City. Both teams are set to play City in early March, with these matches potentially playing a crucial role in City’s quest for a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title. The current standings show a tight competition between City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, with only five points separating the three teams.

City has the opportunity to close the gap at the top of the table with a win against Bournemouth this weekend, while Arsenal could also make up ground with a victory over Newcastle United. Liverpool recently defeated Luton Town and will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup before their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. They will then host City at Anfield on March 10th, following City’s visit to Manchester for the derby against United on March 3rd.

United may be without striker Rasmus Hojlund due to an injury suffered in training, which could sideline him for two to three weeks. Liverpool could also be missing key players like Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Curtis Jones until after the March international break. City may have absences of their own with Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol potentially unavailable due to injuries. Additionally, Kevin De Bruyne faced a minor setback and is being assessed before the match against Bournemouth.

The upcoming matches between these top Premier League clubs have the potential to shape the title race, with key players facing uncertainties due to injuries and absences. Both City and their rivals will need to navigate these challenges as they continue to compete for the league title.

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