De Bruyne and Milner back in training ahead of huge Man City vs Liverpool
Both midfielders trained ahead of the mammoth meeting on Thursday night - but will face late fitness tests
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MANCHESTER CITY and Liverpool could welcome back two of their biggest performances for the massive top-of-the-table clash on Thursday.
Both Kevin De Bruyne and James Milner trained on Wednesday - although the two midfielders will face late fitness tests ahead of the mammoth meeting at the Etihad.
Belgian De Bruyne has missed large chunks of the season with two separate knee injuries - and also sat out Sunday's win at Southampton.
However, he trained with his team-mates at CFA on Wednesday and will be checked prior to kick off at the Etihad.
But Pep Guardiola is optimistic he will be able to field his midfield 'holy trinity' of De Bruyne, David Silva and Fernandinho for the first time this season.
The Man City boss said: "He trained on Wednesday but on Thursday we need another check in the morning but he is much better."
Guardiola must decide who will play at left-back with Benjamin Mendy still injured and Fabian Delph suspended.
He is likely to choose between Alex Zinchenko or Danilo - although Aymeric Laporte played there in the Champions League clash with Liverpool last year.
But once again he insisted he will not be dipping into the transfer market to try to plug any gaps in his squad.
He said: "The third time I answered. No news is good news so no.
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"Maybe tomorrow I change my opinion but today no. I am glad with the players we have, they can play in different positions."
Liverpool star Milner has missed the last two Liverpool wins against Newcastle United and Arsenal because of a hamstring problem, but had full training on Wednesday.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said: "He was back in training with us yesterday for the first time, so we will see."