Manchester City take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in what will be their sixth Premier League fixture of the season. Enzo Maresca’s side sit top of the table after winning their first five matches of the season. They will head to Anfield surrounded by a storm created by the 115 verdict. However, Enzo Maresca’s side will be determined to put the outside noise aside and continue their impressive start to the new season. Heading into the match there were concerns over the fitness of Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and Nico O’Reilly. Erling Haaland is ready to go for Sunday’s match but it remains to be seen if Nico O’Reilly and Antoine Semenyo will take part in the match.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca barely fielded any questions about the fitness of his squad during his pre-match press conference on Friday morning. City’s match against Liverpool was far from the media’s mind. Instead, Maresca’s thoughts on the recent 115 verdict dominated discussion. However, Maresca was asked about Haaland’s fitness after a busy international break for Manchester City’s number nine. Maresca revealed that Haaland is ready to play at Anfield. Maresca explained: “ He’s good. He went to Marbella, [had] two, three days off, played golf, recovery. ”

“ Ready for Anfield. He’s good, thank you. ”

“ It was good to see him and the rest of the squad. The players were thinking again about their national team, some days off and then go again. ”

Manchester City will be without Phil Foden for the clash with Liverpool. Foden remains suspended after the red card he received in City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The news that Erling Haaland is fit and ready to go is great news for Manchester City. However, doubts remain over the fitness of two other players for Sunday’s match.

Antoine Semenyo withdrew from international duty for Ghana over the international break. The Manchester City winger was suffering from a swollen ankle. He has had a period of rest and has been spotted training ahead of Sunday’s match. That is good news for Enzo Maresca’s side. Nico O’Reilly was sent home early from international duty with England due to an undisclosed injury. It remains to be seen if O’Reilly will be fit enough to play at Anfield. Given the nature of yesterday’s press conference, Enzo Maresca wasn’t asked about Nico O’Reilly’s condition.

Manchester City will have Erling Haaland available for the massive match against Liverpool. Antoine Semenyo is seemingly also available to play, although that isn’t confirmed. Nico O’Reilly remains in doubt for the game at Anfield. His availability will be known when the City squad is announced for the game ahead of kickoff on Sunday.