Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 home and away last season, so are seeking back-to-back away wins over the Sky Blues for the first time since 1991. The last 15 meetings between these two teams have produced 51 goals, meaning one is scored every 26 minutes on average.
Manchester City vs Liverpool preview
Between them, these two clubs have won each of the last eight Premier League titles but, after inconsistent starts to the season, both are trailing behind current league leaders Arsenal, so who will claim a statement victory in Sunday's headliner?
Of the two, Manchester City are one point better off, and there are signs that the Sky Blues are starting to rediscover their best form. On Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola demolished Borussia Dortmund 4-1, with Phil Foden on target twice, Erling Braut Håland getting his customary goal and then Rayan Cherki getting in on the act late on. This continues the Sky Blues' unbeaten start to this Champions League campaign, currently fourth in the gigantic league table.
Meantime, in the Premier League, the Citizens beat Bournemouth 3-1 a week ago, with Håland scoring twice in the first half, before Nico O'Reilly lashed home a third. That makes it four successive home league wins for Manchester City, who've won five of their last seven overall, a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park the only recent blot on their copy book. So, can the side who have won six of the last eight Premier League titles assert themselves as bona fide contenders with another victory here?
As for Liverpool, it is only 86 days since they began this season, but it's already been a narrative roller coaster. When Arne Slot's side started the season with five successive victories, they were going to cruise to the title, before then losing four on the spin, at which point Slot was a fraud. Well, turns out neither are true, with the Reds getting back on track by claiming two wins so far this week.
Last Saturday night, the Reds overcame Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah rather gifted the opener before Ryan Gravenberch's deflected long range shot made the points secure. Then, on Tuesday night, Liverpool put in, by some distance, their best performance of the season, beating Real Madrid 1-0 on Merseyside. Alexis Mac Allister's second half header proved to be the match-winner, but the game was far more one-sided than the scoreline suggests, with the Reds accumulating an impressive xG figure of 2.51, forcing Thibaut Courtois into eight saves.
Now though, this will be Liverpool's ultimate litmus test. Back in February, the Reds won at the Etihad in the Premier League for the first time in a decade, and a repeat of that 2-0 victory would reaffirm that early-season feeling that they are the more likely of the pair to be hoisting the trophy aloft on 24 May. This match is not one to be missed, so who will be celebrating victory in Manchester?
Manchester City vs Liverpool head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 228.
- Manchester City Wins: 60. Draws: 58. Liverpool Wins: 110.
Manchester City team news
Rodri came off the bench for a brief cameo last Sunday, his first appearance since 5 October due to a a hamstring injury, before not featuring on Wednesday, so it'll be fascinating to see if he is thrown straight into this huge game.
Elsewhere, Rúben Dias will return in defence, while Benardo Silva, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki, who scored off the bench against Borussia Dortmund, could all return to Pep Guardiola forward line.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Nico, Reijnders, Foden, Silva, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Liverpool
Erling Braut Håland bagged his 18th of the season already on Wednesday, although he's only ever scored once in four Premier League appearances against Liverpool, so can he improve this ratio?
Liverpool team news
Arne Slot remains without Alisson, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong, while Alexander Isak also continues to a doubt due to a groin issue.
In better news, fit again Curtis Jones came off the bench against Real Madrid, but Slot is set to stick with the same midfield trio that served him so well last season, starting a third successive match.
Conor Bradley's excellent performance on Wednesday will see him keep his place at right-back, while Cody Gakpo will displace Florian Wirtz on the left-wing.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo.
Liverpool player to watch vs Manchester City
Mohamed Salah scored his 250th Liverpool last weekend, just the third man to reach this mark after Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. 13 of these have come against Manchester City, including five at the Etihad, so will he fire the Reds to a famous victory?
Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction
This heavyweight clash at the Etihad should guarantee goals, and we give Man City the edge, set to prove to be simply too strong for inconsistent Liverpool on Sunday: Manchester City 3-1 Liverpool.
Manchester City vs Liverpool FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League on TV channel?
Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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How to watch Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League on live streaming?
Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Manchester City vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday 9 November 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (ET) & 8:30 (PT).