Liverpool v Manchester City: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

Premier League,
Round 6

Liverpool
LIV

11/10/2026
16:30

Manchester City
MCI

Anfield

Chris Kavanagh

Preview for Liverpool v Manchester City

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon with the Premier League’s only perfect record on the line, and with the noise around City louder than it has ever been.

Enzo Maresca’s side return from the international break as the only team in the division with five wins from five. They have scored 13 and conceded five, and they went into the break in style, beating Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad after a 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich. Erling Haaland already has five league goals.

Off the pitch, though, it has been the most turbulent few weeks in the club’s modern history. An independent commission found City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to breaches of financial regulations, and while the club is appealing, the cloud over the Etihad is not going anywhere. Anfield is expected to make its feelings known on Sunday.

Liverpool are still unbeaten under Andoni Iraola, but their start has been more steady than spectacular. Two wins and three draws have them sixth on nine points, six behind City, and a win here would take them into the top four. They have won four of their last five in all competitions, including a 3-1 EFL Cup win over Tottenham and a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth before the break.

In his first season at Anfield, Iraola has had to cope with a brutal international break. Two of his most important attackers are out, and he will need his other big-money signings to step up in the biggest game of his Liverpool career so far.

“It’s an exciting game, at home at Anfield against the league leaders, who have won all their games,” Iraola said. “They will go for it, so will we. We have to be ready and help our supporters.”

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Team News for Liverpool v Manchester City

Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, both of whom were injured on international duty. Isak, who has four league goals this season, has a thigh problem, while Gakpo is dealing with an ankle injury. Neither is expected to be out long term.

Hugo Ekitike is also still unavailable, which leaves Liverpool short up front. Iraola will either select youngster Lewis Koumas or move winger Bradley Barcola into a more central role.

There is better news at the back. Jeremy Jacquet, who made his France debut during the break, is good to go.

For City, Phil Foden serves the last game of his three-match suspension after his red card in the Manchester derby. Erling Haaland is fit, as is Antoine Semenyo. Nico O’Reilly is a doubt after pulling out of the England squad.

Expected line-ups for Liverpool v Manchester City

Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Barcola, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Koumas

Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol; Fernandez, Anderson; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Recent Form & Stats for Liverpool v Manchester City

• Manchester City are the only Premier League team with a perfect record, winning all five of their league games (scored 13, conceded 5)
• Liverpool are unbeaten in the league this season (W2 D3) and sit sixth with nine points
• A Liverpool win would cut the gap to City to three points and could move them into the top four
• Liverpool have won four of their last five matches in all competitions
• Erling Haaland has five Premier League goals this season
• City won 2-1 at Anfield in this fixture last season

Where to Watch Liverpool v Manchester City: TV and online streams

Liverpool versus Manchester City kicks off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, October 11 at Anfield.

The match is live on Sky Sports in the UK, with streaming on Sky Go. In the US, it’s on NBC and Peacock at 11:30am ET.

Global broadcast details can be found at premierleague.com.

Prediction for Liverpool v Manchester City

This is the perfect opportunity for Manchester City to silence the noise around the club and deliver on the pitch. Expect Erling Haaland to have a big game.

Liverpool

1 – 2

Manchester City

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