Skeleton race controversy: Canada defends move amid sabotage claims

Canada has launched a robust defence against accusations it deliberately withdrew four athletes from a skeleton race, a move that dashed eventual winner Katie Uhlaender’s hopes of qualifying for the Winter Olympics.

Liverpool vs Manchester City Live Score: Liverpool welcome Manchester City at the Anfield for Sunday’s main event in the Premier League. Both the teams have not performed as per expectations and will be looking to turn things around as the league enters Matchday 25.

After a string of poor results, Liverpool bounced back in style in their last outing against Newcastle to earn a confidence-boosting 4-1 victory. Meanwhile, City were held 2-2 by a struggling Tottenham in their last Premier League game. Both teams an identical record from their last six top-flight games – one defeat, four draws and a solitary win.

Liverpool are currently at the sixth spot in the Premier League table with four points away from fifth-placed Chelsea who have already played their 25th game. A poor result could also see them drop down to the seventh spot behind Brentford who defeated Newcastle on Saturday. Arne Slot’s men have to turn their form around if they have to get into the Champions League qualification zone.

Man City too are not in the best of forms. They were 2-0 up in their last game against Tottenham but still could only get one point from that match and are now nine points away from leaders Arsenal. Another poor result could further dent their title chances. Pep Guardiola’s men have not won any of their last three matches away from home and Liverpool will be another challenging game.

Liverpool vs Man City Starting XIs

Man City Predicted XI: Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Foden, Cherki; Haaland

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson (GK); Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike