Preview, form guide, head-to-head record, team news and full broadcast details for Liverpool vs Manchester City in the Premier League clash at Anfield
Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield on Sunday, February 8, in one of the Premier League’s standout fixtures this season, with both clubs chasing important points in the title and top‑four races. The rivalry between the two sides has intensified in recent years, making this match one of the most closely watched in the season.
It is congested at the top end of the Premier League table and while Liverpool will be looking up, with just two points separating them from Manchester United in 4th, they are also only three points ahead of Brentford and Sunderland.
Manchester City enter the game knowing that any dropped points could be fatal in a title race that sees Arsenal already six points clear.
How the teams go into the game: form
Both teams go into this high-profile clash in the midst of a somewhat mixed spell, with both having won just one of their last five Premier League games. Across all competitions, that likewise becomes three wins in five for each side, with a draw and a loss apiece.
At as we look towards the business end of the season, consistency will be key to determining the title race and European spots as the margins for error narrow.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: head-to-head
Recent history illustrates this fixture as an even and hotly contested one. In their last five meetings, Liverpool have two wins and City with one from earlier this season, with two draws making up the record since the 2023/24 season.
If we look purely at the games between them at Anfield, Manchester City haven’t beaten Liverpool on their own turf since February 2021.
Liverpool vs Man City: team news
For Arne Slot‘s side, Jeremie Frimpong is a confirmed absence and may well be replaced by Joe Gomez if he recovers in time. Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak all remain out.
For Pep Guardiola‘s side, Bernardo Silva is a doubt, while John Stones and Josko Gvardiol remain out, but Ruben Dias could return. The likes of Erling Haaland, Rodri and Rayan Cherki could return after being rested midweek.
Liverpool vs Man City: predicted line-ups
Liverpool predicted line‑up: Alisson; Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Manchester City predicted line‑up: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gonzalez; Rodri, Reijnders, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland
Liverpool vs Man City: When and where to watch in US & UK
For viewers in the United States, the Liverpool vs Manchester City Premier League match is scheduled for Sunday with coverage available through major broadcasters carrying Premier League rights such as Peacock and other licensed partners.
Kick‑off will be at 17:30 CET (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT), providing a mid‑afternoon viewing option for US soccer fans.
In the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live via Sky Sports Premier League and associated platforms, with coverage beginning ahead of the scheduled 16:30 GMT kick‑off time. Online streaming options such as Sky Go and club websites also provide live access for supporters.