Manchester City heads to Anfield on Sunday, looking to secure their first league win against Liverpool since 1937.
The team is close to the top of the standings, but manager Pep Guardiola knows that City has often faced challenges at this location. They previously defeated Liverpool 3–0 in the November match. Now, they aim to end a scoring drought in the second half of their games this year. While they haven’t allowed any goals in the first half, they are yet to find the net after halftime. A win is crucial to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City Team News
Guardiola has most of his key players back in training. Rúben Dias and John Stones are set to return, but Bernardo Silva remains uncertain due to an injury. Tijjani Reijnders may step into a central role. Rayan Cherki has been creating chances regularly, averaging three per 90 minutes.
Gianluigi Donnarumma will be in goal, backed by a defense that includes Marc Guéhi, with Nathan Aké and Rayan Aït-Nouri as full-backs. Rodri will lead the midfield alongside young talent Nico O’Reilly. Erling Haaland is also expected to start after a rest in the midweek match. He is looking to score at Anfield, as it is one of the few stadiums where he has yet to find the back of the net.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Ake, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Cherki, Reijnders, Semenyo; Haaland
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set for Sunday, 8 February 2026, with kickoff at 16:30 GMT.
How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City?
In the UK, the game will be live on Sky Sports Main Event. Viewers can also catch the action on the Now TV app.
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