Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Midfielder Fernandinho has urged Manchester City to cast aside their painful Champions League exit at the hands of Monaco and make a swift return to winning ways in Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
City were fiercely criticised after the Champions League last-16 tie against Monaco, which they lost on away goals as the French side brutally exposed their fragile defence in a 6-6 aggregate draw.
"We have to keep our heads up. It's a great game to play -- especially at home in front of our fans. We have to give an answer to our fans," Fernandinho told the club's website.
"It (Monaco) was not the result we wanted."
Fernandinho remained optimistic about City's chances of picking up silverware this season as they sit third in the league, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, and take on Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month.
"We have two competitions to play -- the league is not finished yet and we have the semi-final of the FA Cup so we are looking forward to that," the 31-year-old Brazilian added.
City are a point and a place above Liverpool, who have played one game more.
Follow all of the action with our liveblog below...
What time is the match?
The match is on Sunday 19 March, and kicks-off at 16.30.
What TV channel is it on?
The game will be live on Sky Sports 1, HD and UHD.
What are the provisional squads?
Manchester City: Caballero, Bravo, Zabaleta, Sagna, Kompany, Stones, Otamendi, Clichy, Kolarov, Toure, Fernando, Fernandinho, Delph, De Bruyne, Silva, Navas, Sane, Sterling, Nolito, Aguero, Iheanacho.
Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner, Can, Lallana, Wijnaldum, Mane, Firmino, Coutinho, Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Klavan, Gomez, Lucas, Stewart, Origi, Woodburn, Wilson.
What are the odds?
Man City: 28/29
Liverpool: 56/19
Draw: 13/5
28 MINS
Matip appears to collide with Otamendi's elbow as they both challenge for a header. The Liverpool lad has stayed on the ground and is receiving treatment.
31 MINS
Milner is now moving forward more and this is giving Klopp's side another attacking outlet. Fernandinho fouls him once again, but the referee signals play on.
34 MINS
Sterling charges down the right, but Milner is back and he dives in front of the attempted cross. Corner kick to City.
37 MINS
De Bruyne trips Clyne and he falls to the ground to win a free kick. It's a dangerous area to give away a set piece.
37 MINS
Milner delivers the set piece towards the back post and it finds the head of Matip. He fails to connect with the header and misses the target.
39 MINS
Silva puts a perfect ball across the face of goal, but Sterling fails to make a connection in front of the open goal. It then falls to Fernandinho, who fails to hit the target from close range. Guardiola will be furious that his side did not take the lead there.
42 MINS
Mane deliveries a ball into the danger zone, but Firmino's flick-on fails to find a red shirt in the middle.
44 MINS
Yellow card: Matip is booked for his challenge into the back of Aguero.
HALF TIME
It's all level heading into the interval, but the first half was not short of goalmouth action. Sterling had the chance of the half, with an opportunity to bag the opener from the close range following a Silva cross. Nonetheless, this goalless scoreline leaves it all to play for in the second half.
Game on.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments