Liverpool injuries compared with Arsenal and Man City as Premier League rivals set to face off

Liverpool are looking to ensure there is no hangover from Jurgen Klopp's departure. New head coach Arne Slot has enjoyed a strong start, despite their recent Premier League defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.

The Reds returned to the Champions League after finishing third in the top-flight, last season, and got off to a winning start in the new-look tournament with a 3-1 win away at AC Milan. Premier League rivals, Manchester City and Arsenal didn't have such success as they were forced to settle for a draw against Inter and Atalanta, respectively.

Alisson Becker failed to shrug off the hamstring injury that made him a doubt for the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday but he is among the only two absentees from the Reds squad. Midfielder Harvey Elliott is the other after being ruled out for several weeks with a fractured foot.

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Arsenal take on Man City on Sunday in an early-season title showdown with the Gunners making the trip to the Etihad Stadium. In each of the last two campaigns, the North London club have been edged out to the Premier League summit by Pep Guardiola's side.

A draw last season in this fixture seemingly gave City the inspiration they needed to make a late surge to a fourth successive title. With the hectic period well underway, how do Liverpool's injuries compare to their European rivals?

Arsenal

Arsenal are currently weathering injury issues which has forced Mikel Arteta to include youngsters on the bench for their recent Premier League and European outings.

Captain Martin Odegaard is set to be ruled out for an extended period after suffering an ankle injury on international duty. Summer signing Mikel Merino has yet to make his debut after suffering a shoulder injury.

Arsenal injury list:

• Mikel Merino

• Takehiro Tomiyasu

• Martin Odegaard

• Oleksandr Zinchenko

• Kieran Tierney

Manchester City

Manchester City captain Kevin de Bruyne could miss their showdown with the Londoners after being forced off with a groin injury, during the midweek stalemate.

Defender Nathan Ake also fell victim to the international break as he suffered a thigh injury with Holland. Oscar Bobb suffered a fractured leg in August and is set to be out until December.

Man City injury list:

• Oscar Bobb

• Nathan Ake

• Kevin De Bruyne