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Simon Mignolet's status as Liverpool No 1 has been thrown into serious doubt after he was left out of today's Premier League showdown with Manchester City at Anfield.

The Belgium international was expected to return to action after Loris Karius played in last week's FA Cup triumph over Everton.

However, Jurgen Klopp has opted to stick with Karius ahead of Mignolet for the crunch clash with Pep Guardiola's unbeaten leaders.

Klopp has adopted a policy of rotating his keepers for different competitions this season but has always maintained that Mignolet was the No 1.

The former Sunderland shot-stopper has started 19 of Liverpool's 22 league games so far with Karius being handed the gloves for Champions League and FA Cup matches.

Mignolet was left out of two Premier League games last month but on both occasions Klopp insisted it was no reflection on his form.

Klopp said he didn't select him for the visit of West Brom because he was carrying a knock, while he put his absence against Leicester City down to the need to freshen up his line up during the gruelling festive schedule.

However, leaving him out against Manchester City, is much more significant. Mignolet is fit and fresh having not featured since the win at Burnley nearly a fortnight ago.

Karius has struggled for consistency since his arrival from Mainz 18 months ago but he now appears likely to be given a run in the team.