Manchester City face a nervy build-up to their Premier League clash with Liverpool, with Erling Haaland's fitness reportedly in question after the international break, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats).

Details remain limited, but the report suggests City's title defence could be complicated further if their talismanic striker isn't fully fit for a fixture that already carries heavy stakes. Antoine Semenyo is also mentioned among the injury concerns being monitored, though specifics on the nature or severity of any issues haven't been confirmed.

With the gap for error shrinking as the season progresses, Pep Guardiola's side will be desperate for positive fitness updates before facing Liverpool, who themselves arrive in need of a response after a difficult run. As it stands, the exact extent of Haaland's and Semenyo's fitness troubles is still unclear, and City supporters will be watching team news closely in the coming days for further clarity on who will be available for what promises to be a pivotal clash at the top of the table.