Clash of Titans: Man City and Liverpool Battle for Supremacy - Team Lineups and Bold Predictions
A rejuvenated Liverpool face a challenging trip to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday in a clash that could significantly impact this season's title race.
Both City and Liverpool are chasing Arsenal after experiencing early-season struggles, but this weekend presents a chance to make their mark. A win for either side would send a strong message, though league leaders Arsenal would prefer to see a draw in Manchester.
Guardiola's squad not only enjoys home field advantage for Sunday's showdown, they also carry momentum into the match. They've suffered just one defeat since early September and claimed victory in six of their previous seven fixtures across all competitions. The prolific Erling Haaland has been crucial to their achievements, while players like Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku have shone in supporting capacities.
Liverpool are finding their rhythm again following a terrible spell, securing their last two victories without conceding as they return to fundamentals. Impressive triumphs against Aston Villa and, crucially, Real Madrid have boosted morale and put them back in title contention, though visiting Manchester will provide a rigorous examination of their quality.
The Reds did break their Etihad curse during last season's Premier League campaign, but they typically struggle when visiting City. Prior to their February success, they hadn't defeated the Citizens away in the league since November 2015.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of a crucial encounter before the November international break.
What Time Does Man City vs. Liverpool Kick-Off?
Man City vs. Liverpool Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man City | Liverpool |
|---|---|
Man City 4–1 Borussia Dortmund - 05/11/25 | Liverpool 1–0 Real Madrid - 04/11/25 |
Man City 3–1 Bournemouth - 02/11/25 | Liverpool 2–0 Aston Villa - 01/11/25 |
Swansea 1–3 Man City - 29/10/25 | Liverpool 0–3 Crystal Palace - 29/10/25 |
Aston Villa 1–0 Man City - 26/10/25 | Brentford 3–2 Liverpool - 25/11/25 |
Villarreal 0–2 Man City - 21/10/25 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1–5 Liverpool - 22/10/25 |
How to Watch Man City vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, Telemundo |
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports, TNT Go |
Man City Team News
Guardiola has virtually eliminated Rodri from Sunday's match, suggesting he's unlikely to be deployed until following the international break. The Spanish midfielder sat out the midweek Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, though his substitute Nico González delivered an outstanding performance.
City's sole other fitness worry is also in the middle of the park, with Mateo Kovačić out with an ankle problem. He faces an extended period on the sidelines.
Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva might be the only alterations from the side that cruised past Dortmund on Wednesday evening, with John Stones and Savinho possibly starting from the bench.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Man City predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; González; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool seem set to have Alexander Isak available again after missing four games due to injury. He resumed training on Friday and Arne Slot has indicated he's being considered for the Etihad trip.
Nevertheless, Liverpool will remain without goalkeeper Alisson and right-back Jeremie Frimpong as he continues recovering from another hamstring setback. Youth players Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic and Jayden Danns remain long-term casualties.
Slot must decide whether to field Florian Wirtz, who produced his finest Liverpool showing midweek, or bring back Cody Gakpo to the starting eleven on the left flank.
Andy Robertson should retain his position ahead of Milos Kerkez following some solid recent showings.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitiké.
Man City vs. Liverpool Score Prediction
City enter Sunday's match as marginal favorites due to their better recent form and their Norwegian scoring sensation leading the attack, but Liverpool shouldn't be overlooked after their recent confidence surge.
The Reds may welcome a fixture where they can absorb pressure and utilize their talented attacking players to damage opponents on the break, and their recent defensive showings suggest they can restrict City to minimal scoring opportunities.
The outcome remains genuinely uncertain, but we're predicting Liverpool will overtake City in the table with a victory.