Manchester City bid to close back to within six points of title rivals Arsenal when they play Liverpool in a blockbuster Premier League clash at Anfield.
City are now nine points behind Arsenal after their win over Sunderland yesterday and Pep Guardiola’s side cannot afford to lose further ground in the title race.
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Liverpool need a victory in their fight to qualify for the Champions League after wins for Manchester United and Chelsea yesterday.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Man City is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Man City
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm GMT ahead of the 4.30pm kick off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Liverpool vs Man City team news
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha
Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Silva, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Marmoush, Haaland
Subs: Trafford, Dias, Reijnders, Ake, Cherki, Nico, Foden, Alleyne, Lewis
Liverpool vs Man City prediction
This is a big game for both sides, but both have different aspirations.
Liverpool’s title dreams are over and it is all about consolidating a place in the Champions League.
For City, they cannot afford further slip-ups in the title race.
Both teams are vulnerable in defence, which could make for an entertaining game filled with goals.
Draw, 2-2.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool have dominated this fixture, at Anfield, down the years and have not lost at home to Man City, with fans in attendance, since May 2003 when they were haunted by former striker Nicolas Anelka.
Liverpool wins: 110
Man City wins: 61
Draws: 58
Liverpool vs Man City match odds
Liverpool to win: 13/10
Man City to win: 15/8
Draw: 11/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
