Match: Manchester City - Liverpool
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 11
Kick-off: November 9 2025, 16:30 GMT
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Match Reports & Analysis
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Match details
Confirmed lineups
Manchester City (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
- Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O'Reilly
- Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Nico González, P. Foden
- Forwards: R. Cherki, E. Haaland, J. Doku
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: G. Mamardashvili
- Defenders: C. Bradley, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson
- Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister
- Forwards: Mohamed Salah, D. Szoboszlai, F. Wirtz, H. Ekitike
Missing players
Manchester City will be without M. Kovačić due to health problems. His absence could impact midfield creativity as they face Liverpool.
Liverpool has several key players missing, including Alisson Becker and Stefan Bajčetić due to injuries. Additionally, L. Chambers, J. Frimpong, G. Leoni, and A. Isak will also be absent, which places additional pressure on their defensive and attacking setups.
Match background
This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for top positions in the Premier League. Manchester City currently sits in third with 19 points, while Liverpool trails closely in sixth with 18 points. A win for either side would enhance their chances for a Champions League spot.
Recent form
Manchester City comes into this match with a positive trend, having recorded three wins and one loss in their last four matches. They have been effective in attack, scoring 20 goals so far this season with a solid home record of 4 wins.
In contrast, Liverpool has struggled recently, with four matches yielding only one victory. They have conceded significantly more goals than they scored, which will be a concern as they attempt to secure points away from home.
Head-to-head record
- February 23 2025: Manchester City 0 - 2 Liverpool
- December 1 2024: Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester City
- March 10 2024: Liverpool 1 - 1 Manchester City
- November 25 2023: Manchester City 1 - 1 Liverpool
- April 1 2023: Manchester City 4 - 1 Liverpool
Prediction
This promises to be a tightly contested match. Given Manchester City's strong home record and Liverpool's recent form struggles, a win for Manchester City appears likely.
Betting tip: Winner: Manchester City



















