Liverpool vs Man City: Anfield Set for Thrilling Title Showdown

English Premier League  -  Liverpool VS Manchester City
Match Time:09-02-2026 00:30 Monday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Liverpool will host Manchester City at Anfield in a high-stakes Premier League clash on Sunday. The Reds sit four places and eight points behind City in the table. Both teams share a similar recent form, with one win, four draws, and one loss in their last six league matches.

Team Analysis:
Liverpool bounced back in 2026 with a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United, showcasing their resilience after a slow start to the year. The Reds have scored 15 goals in their last four matches, keeping their top-five ambitions alive despite being just behind Manchester United and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Manchester City have struggled on the road, dropping points in five of their last six league games, but still claimed a 3-1 EFL Cup win over Newcastle, setting up a clash with Arsenal at Wembley.

Player Situation:
Liverpool face a mixed injury report ahead of the weekend, with Joe Gomez a slight doubt while Jeremie Frimpong remains sidelined, alongside several other absentees. Florian Wirtz has been in excellent form, contributing nine direct goal involvements in his last 11 matches. Manchester City also deal with uncertainties, as Bernardo Silva is doubtful and key players like John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, and Erling Haaland may not feature.

Result Prediction:
Liverpool can exploit Manchester City's recent struggles on the road, fatigue, and defensive absences to challenge their title hopes. Mohamed Salah has returned in form, while Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are performing at their peak. Slot’s team looks well-equipped to match City’s firepower in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Predicted Result: Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City.