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.

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.

Arne Slot has shared an injury update on Liverpool star Cody Gakpo, while Reds defender Joe Gomez has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury