Liverpool v Manchester City — Confirmed lineups and pre-match updates for Premier League 2026-27 clash
Liverpool will host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, in a Premier League 2026-27 fixture. The meeting is one of the season’s biggest fixtures between two leading English clubs.
The encounter pits two of English football’s leading clubs against each other in the early title race, with both sides looking to strengthen their position. Matches between these teams have regularly produced high-intensity contests, where individual battles in midfield and the final third often prove decisive. Both squads possess quality across multiple positions.
Liverpool have limited attacking alternatives to cover absences: Hugo Ekitike is out for the foreseeable future, Federico Chiesa has returned to training but has yet to play, and Lewis Koumas may be the only fit senior forward available.
Wirtz is expected to operate as the chief creative presence behind Liverpool’s forward line; his ability to find space between the midfield and defensive lines could be important against City’s press, particularly if the Reds are missing key forwards.
Manchester City have won all five of their opening Premier League matches in 2026-27. Haaland is City’s main goal threat, having scored regularly since the start of the season, and his fitness is important because City have limited natural alternatives at centre-forward if he cannot start.
City won both league meetings with Liverpool during the 2025-26 season. Manchester City are seeking consecutive Premier League away wins at Anfield for the first time since 1953. Phil Foden is suspended for Manchester City, while Liverpool have injury concerns involving Isak, Gakpo and Jacquet.
Following a difficult international break that might leave players exhausted, City may be pleased to leave Anfield with a point. The result could have a significant impact on the Premier League standings. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
