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LIVE FROM THE ANFIELD – Liverpool Ready to Test Their Revival Against Manchester City in a Season-Defining Showdown
A revitalized Liverpool face their sternest test yet as they travel to Manchester City on Sunday afternoon — a clash that could shape the destiny of this season’s Premier League title race.
Both sides have already stumbled this campaign, allowing Arsenal to seize the early advantage. But Sunday’s fixture at the Etihad Stadium gives either Pep Guardiola or Arne Slot the chance to make a defining statement before the international break. Victory for either would pile pressure on Mikel Arteta’s league leaders — while a draw might just please the Gunners most.
City in Commanding Form Ahead of the Showdown
City not only boast home advantage but arrive in strong form — losing just once since early September and winning six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
The relentless Erling Haaland has once again led the charge, while Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku have been equally devastating in support.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are beginning to rediscover their rhythm after a turbulent spell. Back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid have reignited belief and restored the defensive discipline that once defined them. However, their trip to Manchester remains one of the toughest assignments in European football.
The Reds did finally end their Etihad curse last season en route to the Premier League crown — their first away league win at City since 2015 — but maintaining that momentum will require another near-perfect performance.
Match Details
📍 Location: Manchester, England
🏟️ Stadium: Etihad Stadium
📅 Date: Sunday, November 9
🕓 Kick-off: 4:30 p.m. GMT / 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT
⚖️ Referee: Chris Kavanagh
🎥 VAR: Michael Oliver
Recent Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
- Man City: 1 win
- Liverpool: 2 wins
- Draws: 2
Man City Team News
Pep Guardiola has all but ruled Rodri out of Sunday’s encounter, confirming the Spanish midfielder will likely be rested until after the international break. His midweek replacement, Nico González, impressed in the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, giving Guardiola a measure of comfort.
Elsewhere, Mateo Kovačić remains sidelined with an ankle problem, while Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva are expected to return to the starting lineup, with John Stones and Savinho likely making way.
Predicted Man City Lineup (4-1-4-1):
Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; González; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot has been handed a timely boost with Alexander Isak back in training after missing four games through injury. The forward is expected to make the matchday squad for the trip to Manchester.
However, the Reds will remain without Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong, who continues to battle a recurring hamstring issue. Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajčetić, and Jayden Danns also remain long-term absentees.
Slot faces a tactical dilemma on the left wing — whether to persist with Florian Wirtz, who shone against Real Madrid, or recall Cody Gakpo. Andy Robertson is expected to retain his spot after an impressive run of form.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitiké.
Prediction: City 1–2 Liverpool
While Manchester City enter as favourites thanks to their home advantage and Haaland’s frightening form, Liverpool’s renewed confidence and structure under Slot make them a dangerous opponent.
Expect City to dominate possession, but Liverpool’s speed on the counter and their rediscovered defensive balance could prove decisive.
It’s a contest that could swing either way — but the momentum might just be with the Reds.
👉 Prediction: Manchester City 1–2 Liverpool
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