Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday in what promises to be a blockbuster clash between two sides that have dominated the Premier League for much of the past decade.
The Reds will be targeting another three points to maintain their strong momentum in the second half of the campaign, while City know they cannot afford any further slip-ups if they are to keep pace with Arsenal at the summit.
With tension sure to be high on Merseyside, supporters will be eager to soak up the occasion. Fans hoping to attend can find details on how to secure tickets for Liverpool vs Manchester City.
Liverpool predicted XI vs Manchester City
Arne Slot is expected to stick with the side that swept aside Newcastle 4-1 last weekend.
Once again, Dominik Szoboszlai is likely to operate in his “inverted” right-back role, covering for the injured Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley while offering an extra body in midfield when Liverpool have the ball.
The only defensive alteration anticipated is Andy Robertson coming in for Milos Kerkez at left-back.
Ibrahima Konaté should continue his partnership with Virgil van Dijk in central defence, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister anchoring the midfield.
Up front, the combination of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike has caught the eye across the league. Ekitike, fresh from a brace against Newcastle, is expected to lead the line, supported by Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
Predicted XI:
Alisson Becker; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitike.
Form guide: Liverpool vs Manchester City
The two heavyweights head into this fixture in very different form. Liverpool have hit their stride in early 2026, while City have endured a run of uncharacteristic inconsistency, including a rare scoring drought for Erling Haaland.
Liverpool’s last six (PL):
W 4-1 vs Newcastle
L 2-3 vs Bournemouth
D 1-1 vs Burnley
D 0-0 vs Arsenal
D 2-2 vs Fulham
D 0-0 vs Leeds
Manchester City’s last six (PL):
D 2-2 vs Spurs
W 2-0 vs Wolves
L 0-2 vs Man United
D 1-1 vs Brighton
D 1-1 vs Chelsea
D 0-0 vs Sunderland
Although City ran out 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture back in November, Anfield has often proved a difficult venue for Pep Guardiola.
With Liverpool’s revamped attack beginning to gel, the Reds are expected to pose a far greater threat than they did at the Etihad.
