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Liverpool vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, with City playing for the first time since an independent commission found them guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 4:00 AM
Liverpool vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in a Premier League clash between managers Andoni Iraola and Enzo Maresca.
  • Manchester City lead the table with five wins from five, while Liverpool sit sixth and remain unbeaten.
  • Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are among five confirmed injury absences for Liverpool.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in a Premier League match preview. Manchester City enter the fixture leading the table with a perfect record after five games, while sixth-placed Liverpool remain unbeaten with two wins and three draws. This marks the first meeting between the clubs since Andoni Iraola took charge of Liverpool and Enzo Maresca succeeded Pep Guardiola at City.

Liverpool face multiple injury absences, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni confirmed out. Manchester City's Phil Foden is suspended, but Enzo Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is fit to play despite limping off on international duty.

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