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Liverpool vs Manchester City: lineups

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Liverpool 6 · 9 points
Manchester City 1 · 15 points

Predicted lineups Liverpool vs Manchester City

Liverpool 4-2-3-1
1 Alisson
6 Kerkez
5 Jacquet or Gomez
4 van Dijk
33 Araújo
10 Mac Allister
8 Szoboszlai
29 Barcola
7 Wirtz
23 Muñoz
67 Koumas

Predicted lineup for Liverpool: Alisson, Kerkez, Jacquet, van Dijk, Araújo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Barcola, Wirtz, Muñoz, Koumas

Manchester City 4-2-3-1
1 Donnarumma
24 Gvardiol
6 Guéhi
3 Dias
27 Nunes
5 Anderson
17 Fernández
42 Semenyo
10 Cherki
7 Ndiaye or Doku
9 Haaland

Predicted lineup for Manchester City: Donnarumma, Gvardiol, Guéhi, Dias, Nunes, Anderson, Fernández, Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye, Haaland

Liverpool

Liverpool remain without both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo because of separate injuries. Lewis Koumas is expected to continue as the central striker in Isak's absence and is considered ready to lead the line. Bradley Barcola and Víctor Muñoz are expected to occupy the wide attacking roles while Gakpo is out.

At the back, Jérémy Jacquet is expected to continue despite a muscle issue this week, with Joe Gomez the alternative. Jacquet should be available for the Manchester City match. Ronald Araújo and Miloš Kerkez are expected to start at full-back either side of Virgil van Dijk.

Manchester City

Phil Foden remains sidelined for the Citizens through suspension, with a return expected after this trip to Liverpool.

Antoine Semenyo is doubtful because of a leg injury but is still expected to start on the left, with Jeremy Doku the alternative if he is not fit. Rayan Cherki has started all five matches in this run but been substituted in every one of them.

Further forward, Erling Haaland has played every minute of City's last five matches and scored seven goals in that run.

Injuries and suspensions

Liverpool

  • Federico Chiesa Back injury Doubtful
  • Giovanni Leoni Knee injury Doubtful
  • Jérémy Jacquet Muscle injury Doubtful
  • Alexander Isak Unavailable Unavailable
  • Conor Bradley Knee injury Unavailable
  • Cody Gakpo Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Hugo Ekitike Achilles tendon injury Unavailable

Manchester City

  • Antoine Semenyo Leg injury Doubtful
  • Nico O'Reilly Injury Doubtful
  • Phil Foden Red card Suspended after a red card

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Liverpool

  1. Alexander Isak 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Cody Gakpo 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Dominik Szoboszlai 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Alexis Mac Allister 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Víctor Muñoz 1 goals 0 assists

Manchester City

  1. Erling Haaland 7 goals 0 assists
  2. Rayan Cherki 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Antoine Semenyo 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Joško Gvardiol 1 goals 2 assists
  5. Marc Guéhi 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Liverpool

Player Starts Min. Form
Alisson 5/5 450 strong
Virgil van Dijk 5/5 450 strong
Dominik Szoboszlai 5/5 441 strong
Jérémy Jacquet 5/5 437 strong
Florian Wirtz 5/5 430 solid
Alexander Isak 5/5 413 strong
Miloš Kerkez 4/5 384 mixed
Ronald Araújo 4/5 355 solid

Manchester City

Player Starts Min. Form
Gianluigi Donnarumma 5/5 450 strong
Rúben Dias 5/5 450 strong
Marc Guéhi 5/5 450 strong
Erling Haaland 5/5 450 excellent
Antoine Semenyo 5/5 422 strong
Joško Gvardiol 5/5 393 solid
Elliot Anderson 4/5 380 strong
Rayan Cherki 5/5 340 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.63 1.50
  • Predicted goals2.5
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners10.5

Team comparison

LIV home Per match MCI away
1.00 Points 3.00
1.00 Goals for 2.50
1.00 Goals against 0.50
1.63 xG for 1.51
1.19 xG against 1.27
4.0 Corners 6.5
DD Home and away form WW

Liverpool vs Manchester City: head-to-head record

49 previous meetings
19 Liverpool 17 draws 13 Manchester City
  • Goals per match3.08
  • Both teams scored63%
  • Over 2.5 goals65%
  • Apr 2026 Manchester City 4 - 0 Liverpool
  • Feb 2026 Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City
  • Nov 2025 Manchester City 3 - 0 Liverpool
  • Feb 2025 Manchester City 0 - 2 Liverpool
  • Dec 2024 Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester City
  • Mar 2024 Liverpool 1 - 1 Manchester City
  • Nov 2023 Manchester City 1 - 1 Liverpool
  • Apr 2023 Manchester City 4 - 1 Liverpool
  • Dec 2022 Manchester City 3 - 2 Liverpool
  • Oct 2022 Liverpool 1 - 0 Manchester City

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Liverpool vs Manchester City?

Chris Kavanagh has been appointed to referee Liverpool vs Manchester City.

When will the lineup for Liverpool vs Manchester City be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Liverpool against Manchester City?

Liverpool are without Federico Chiesa (back injury), Giovanni Leoni (knee injury), Jérémy Jacquet (muscle injury), Alexander Isak (unavailable), Conor Bradley (knee injury) and Cody Gakpo (ankle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Manchester City against Liverpool?

Manchester City are without Antoine Semenyo (leg injury), Nico O'Reilly (injury) and Phil Foden (red card).

What formation do Liverpool play?

Liverpool have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Andoni Iraola.

What formation do Manchester City play?

Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Maresca.

How did the last meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City finish?

On 4 April 2026, Manchester City vs Liverpool finished 4-0.

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