Pep Guardiola’s side are aiming to bounce back from an early Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, by ensuring they don't drop points in the race to qualify for the competition next season.
If Haaland is not passed fit then January signing Omar Marmoush - fresh off scoring a hat-trick against Newcastle - is the most likely option to lead the line and Kevin De Bruyne could be recalled after being rested for the last two games.
In an update following the 3-1 loss on the night, the Man City boss didn't sound too confident of having Haaland back for the visit of the Premier League leaders.
Man City predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Nico, Kovacic; Savinho, De Bruyne, Foden; Marmoush.
Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland for Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool.
