Anthony Taylor will be the referee for Liverpool's pivotal Premier League visit to Manchester City on Sunday, with sections of Reds supporters unhappy with the decision to appoint him

Asked about whether Gakpo could feature on Sunday, Arne Slot told reporters on Thursday: ‘Let’s see. I hope. I’m not 100 per cent sure. ‘He hasn’t trained with the team

Arne Slot has provided a Liverpool fitness update ahead of the massive Premier League match at Manchester 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

Liverpool are without in-form forward Cody Gakpo for Sunday’s Premier League game against Wolves at Anfield. The Dutch international has enjoyed a successful second season at the club and is enjoying a good run of form with four goals and an assist in his last six appearances.

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.

Liverpool are heading towards the business end of the season after a spectacular start to the season in which they’ve lost just four matches, including one dead rubber Champions League group stage match,