- Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction, preview, team news and key talking points ahead of the Sunday Premier League clash at Anfield.
- City must get a win to close gap between them and leaders Arsenal who beat Sunderland to go nine points clear.
- The natch will kick off at 1930EAT at Anfield.
Defending champions Liverpool have a tough test ahead of them in round 20 of the English Premier League as they prepare to host Manchester City on Sunday.
Sixth-placed Liverpool have 39 points from their opening 19 games this season. A staggering 17 points off the top, making their title defense more of a dream than reality at this point.
They host a second-placed Man City side, who must get all three points here to maintain the six-point gap between them and leaders Arsenal who beat Sunderland to open a nine-point gap.
Liverpool have scored 10 goals in their last two home games, beating Newcastle 4-1 in their last PL match. Prior to that they ran riot in a resounding 6-0 thrashing of Qarabag in the Champions League.
City are unbeaten in their last four games but have failed to win in their last three games away from home. They are looking to complete a league double over Liverpool after winning the first leg 3-0.
We can expect the usual fireworks that this game tends to produce and here we have a look at all the key stats and information ahead of the game. This article offers a predicted outcome of the match.
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What time does Liverpool vs Man City start?
The game kicks off at 7:30PM E.A.T at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Man City team news
Hugo Ekitike has been on a good run of form and is expected to retain his place at the head of the Liverpool attack. The French forward scored a brace in the win against Newcastle.
Florian Wirtz has had the most goal involvements for Liverpool in the last five games and he will start as well. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah will be part of the starting XI as well.
There is no change expected from Arne Slot’s side.
Erling Haaland has now gone seven league games without a goal, a drought by his standards. The Norwegian forward is still expected to start despite his recent woes in front of goal.
Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo continue to impress, both scoring in the recent 2-2 draw at Spurs. They will start on either flank, with Phil Foden returning to the starting line-up.
New signing Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov will retain their defensive partnership.
Liverpool vs Man City head-to-head and current form
The reds completed a league double over City last season but already lost 3-0 in the reverse fixture. A Man City win will confirm their first league double over Liverpool in 90 years.
Both sides are on identical runs of form that include three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five games.
Current form:
Liverpool – WWLWD
Man City – WDWWL
Liverpool vs Man City previous games
- Man City 3-0 Liverpool (November 9, 2025)
- Man City 0-2 Liverpool (February 23, 2025)
- Liverpool 2-0 Man City (December 1, 2024)
- Liverpool 1-1 Man City (March 10, 2024)
- Man City 1-1 Liverpool (November 25, 2023)
Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction
Recent matches between these two huge English clubs has seen at least two goals scored. The same can be expected here with both teams bagging two or more goals in their last two games.
Liverpool seem to have rediscovered their attacking formula in recent weeks but could find it hard against a free-flowing Man City side.
Prediction – Both teams to score – CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME!
