Premier League preview: Manchester City v Liverpool

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Manchester City team news

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will monitor Richard Dunne's fitness ahead of the Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday.

Republic of Ireland central defender Dunne was forced to sit out the UEFA Cup victory over AC Omonia last night because of a hamstring problem.

Martin Petrov has recovered from a similar problem and is pushing for a place in the starting line-up after coming off the bench.

Provisional squad: Hart, Zabaleta, Richards, Dunne, Ben Haim, Garrido, Ball, Elano, Kompany, Ireland, Hamann, Fernandes, Petrov, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Jo, Schmeichel, Evans, Sturridge, Glauber, Etuhu.

Liverpool team news

Javier Mascherano is expected to return to Liverpool's starting line-up for the match at Manchester City on Sunday, having been rested for the midweek Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven.

Manager Rafael Benitez left Mascherano on the bench against the Dutch side in preparation for the trip to Eastlands.

Ryan Babel picked up a minor leg injury in the match while Fernando Torres suffered a bruised calf - but both are expected to be available for the trip to face Mark Hughes' outfit.

Liverpool bid to extend a run of only one defeat - against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final in April - in their last 22 matches, stretching back to March.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Skrtel, Aurelio, Dossena, Babel, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Benayoun, Riera, Torres, Kuyt, Keane, Lucas, Cavalieri.

The New Football Pools pundits' predictions
John Barnes: Away win
Tony Cascarino: Home win
Mirror.co.uk sports editor Dan Silver: Draw

Opta Match Facts
Robinho has scored in both of his games at the City of Manchester Stadium.
City have failed to score in their last six Premier League games against Liverpool.
Seven of the 11 matches played on City's turf have ended as draws with two wins apiece.
There have been just five goals in the last seven meetings - five have ended 1-0 and the other two have been 0-0 draws
City have alternated between wins and defeats in their last seven league matches at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Man City have scored 15 goals in their last five matches at home.
City are the top scorers (16) this season and also have the best conversion rate (24%) and best shooting accuracy (52%) in the top flight.
Liverpool are the only team yet to score from any type of set piece this season.
The Reds are also the only team yet to concede a goal from any type of set piece this season.
Liverpool have lost only one of their last 21 Premier League games.