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Firmino or Gabriel Jesus? Man City star braced for Brazil battle with Liverpool frontman

Two Premier League rivals will form part of the same international squad at the 2018 World Cup, with both bringing similar qualities to the fold

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is bracing himself for a battle with Liverpool rival Roberto Firmino when the pair link up for World Cup 2018 duty with Brazil.

Two men currently starring in the Premier League will put their domestic differences to one side this summer when they head to Russia in search of global glory.

Gabriel Jesus has endured another injury-hit campaign with champions City, but has rediscovered his touch of late to find the target in his last three appearances.