Pep Guardiola's club needs a win desperately to end a six-game winless streak and to avoid falling further behind the first-place Reds

Stones, Kovacic, Bobb, and Rodri LatestManchester City face a mounting injury crisis as they prepare for a critical Premier League clash against Liverpool. Pep

Ilkay Gündogan has said Manchester City's trip to Liverpool on Sunday will be "as tough as it's possible to be" after a run of six games without a win.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says travelling to Liverpool on Sunday will be as tough as it has ever been given City's recent performances and results. A trip to Anfield is probably the last thing Pep Guardiola will want after blowing a 3-0 lead over Feyenoord on Tuesday in the Champions League but Gundogan is hopeful a result could give them "the chance for a boost".

Ilkay Gundogan admits defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday could end Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as they scramble to end their poor run of form.

After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a first victory over Real Madrid in 15 years on Wednesday with a dominant 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.