7M - Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester City

Liverpool will host Manchester City at Anfield this Sunday in a highly anticipated Premier League clash, supported by fans from both the red half of Merseyside and North London. The home team enters matchweek 25 currently four places and eight points behind Pep Guardiola's side in the league table, yet both teams have an identical record in their last six matches—one defeat, four draws, and just one win.

Match Preview

After a challenging start to 2026, Liverpool finally found their rhythm, culminating in a dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United. This followed a string of four straight draws and a disappointing loss to Bournemouth. The Reds rebounded impressively, with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz playing crucial roles in their latest success after initially trailing to Anthony Gordon's goal.

Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool has demonstrated their ability to fight back, amassing 28 Premier League points after conceding the first goal this season—the fourth-most in the league. The team's attacking prowess has also been evident, scoring 15 goals in their last four fixtures, including six against Qarabag in the Champions League and three against Marseille.

Despite this resurgence, a top-five finish remains just out of reach. Liverpool starts the gameweek two points behind Manchester United and one behind Chelsea, with Brentford and Sunderland potentially closing in with unfavorable results for the Reds.

Meanwhile, Manchester City has also faced obstacles recently, having dropped points in five of their last six league matches, including a surprising 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite leading after goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, complacency allowed former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke to equalize.

Currently, City sits six points behind Arsenal, who could extend their lead to nine with a win over Sunderland. City's recent away form has been weak, with no victories in their last three matches and at least two goals conceded in each.

However, City demonstrated their resilience by defeating Newcastle 3-1 in the EFL Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Arsenal. Their earlier 3-0 win against Liverpool in November adds to the stakes, as they aim for their first-ever Premier League double over the Reds.

Possible Lineups:

Liverpool:
Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Manchester City:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Ake, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O'Reilly; Cherki, Reijnders, Semenyo; Haaland

Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City

Given the changes in Liverpool's form since their last encounter and City's recent struggles on the road, the Reds have a solid chance to capitalize on their tactical advantages. With Salah in top form and Wirtz operating at his peak, Liverpool is poised for a thrilling matchup against a City side facing fatigue and defensive challenges.