Liverpool vs Manchester City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Liverpool prepare to host Manchester City on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Liverpool, currently 6th in the standings with 39 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 24 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Manchester City, sitting 2nd with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Liverpool and Manchester City have favored Liverpool, with Manchester City claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Newcastle, Liverpool recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Alisson, Kerkez, van Dijk, Konate, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Manchester City's last outing came against Tottenham, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Donnarumma, OReilly, Guehi, Khusanov, Nunes, Rodri, Ait Nouri, Silva, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Liverpool are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Liverpool and Manchester City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Liverpool's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Manchester City's games average 3.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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