Cody Gakpo was able to return from injury in the final minutes of that game, suggesting he could start against Newcastle in midweek. Elsewhere, Trent Alexander-Arnold played 90 minutes as he continued his return from a knock, leaving just two in the treatment room.

Cody Gakpo has sent a message on social media after returning from injury during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. The Dutch forward came on in the closing stages for Luis Diaz. Gakpo has scored 16 goals across all competitions for the Reds this season,

Gakpo missed Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa due to the knock he sustained in the Merseyside derby at Everton last week. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s trip to the Etihad, Arne Slot said on Thursday that Gakpo is still not back in full training and it will be a “close call” whether he is ready to face City.