Manchester City XI vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

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·8 Februari 2026

Manchester City XI vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City travel to Anfield on Sunday, aiming to complete their first league double over Liverpool since 1937.

The Citizens have moved within touching distance of the top spot. However, manager Pep Guardiola oversees a side that has historically struggled at this venue. City won the reverse fixture 3–0 in November. They arrive in Merseyside seeking to break a curious scoring drought in 2026. While they have not conceded in the first half this year, they are yet to score a second-half goal. A victory today is essential to keep pressure on league leaders Arsenal.

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Manchester City Team News

Pep Guardiola manages a squad nearing full strength as key senior figures return to training. Notably, Rúben Dias and John Stones are both back in contention for a starting spot. However, Bernardo Silva remains a doubt following a knock sustained last week. Consequently, Tijjani Reijnders could occupy a central role. Rayan Cherki remains their primary creative outlet, creating three chances per 90 minutes.

Gianluigi Donnarumma will start in goal behind a defensive line featuring Marc Guéhi. Nathan Aké and Rayan Aït-Nouri will provide the width from full-back roles. In midfield, Rodri will anchor the side alongside youngster Nico O’Reilly. Erling Haaland is expected to return to the starting XI after being rested midweek. Haaland faces a personal challenge, as Anfield is one of only two grounds where he has never scored.