Manchester City v Liverpool: the combined XI for the showdown ⚔️ | OneFootball

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·4 April 2026

Manchester City v Liverpool: the combined XI for the showdown ⚔️

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On the occasion of the titanic FA Cup quarter-final (1:45 PM), check out our combined Manchester City–Liverpool XI based solely on performances from the 2025–26 season. A team that rewards current form, even if it means leaving out some big names.

In a season where status matters less and less, current form is calling the shots.


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The direct consequence: Rodri, Mohamed Salah, Phil Foden and Florian Wirtz are notable by their absence from this best XI.

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