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Daily Mirror
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David McDonnell

Liverpool handed boost in title showdown as Man City suffer defensive crisis

Pep Guardiola is facing a potential defensive injury crisis ahead of Manchester City's title showdown with Liverpool.

City, who currently hold a one point lead over Liverpool, host Jurgen Klopp's side at the Etihad Stadium on April 10. Guardiola has been without central defender Ruben Dias since March 1 and now John Stones has joined him on the injured list after returning to Manchester from England duty.

Stones was picked to start Saturday's 2-1 win over Switzerland at Wembley, but pulled up after feeling tightness in the warm-up and was unable to play for Gareth Southgate's side. Although Stones was released from the England camp as a precaution, there are concerns over his condition ahead of the huge encounter against Liverpool, with Dias still out.

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