Liverpool vs Man City: Slot’s predicted XI as Szoboszlai continues at right-back but one key change expected
Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday in what is set to be a cracking showdown between two of Premier League’s best teams over the last decade.
The Reds need a win to continue their growing momentum in the second half of the season.
While Man City can not afford to lose any more points if they want to catch up with Arsenal at the top of the table.
Tension will be high on Merseyside, and fans will be desperate to witness the spectacle firsthand. If you are looking to be there in person, you can find information on how to buy Liverpool vs Manchester City tickets.
Liverpool predicted XI vs Man City
Arne Slot is expected to keep the same lineup that beat Newcastle 4-1 last weekend.
Most notably, Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to continue his “inverted” role at right-back, filling in for the injured Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley while adding extra midfield presence in possession.
The only change in defence we expect is for the experienced Andy Robertson to replace Milos Kerkez for this encounter.
Ibrahim Konate is expected to partner Virgil van Dijk in the heart of the defence while Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.
In attack, the partnership between Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike has been the talk of the Premier League.
Ekitike, who scored twice against Newcastle, starts up top, flanked by the ever reliable Mohamed Salah and the versatile Cody Gakpo.
GK: Alisson Becker
RB: Dominik Szoboszlai
CB: Ibrahima Konaté
CB: Virgil van Dijk
LB: Andy Robertson
CM: Ryan Gravenberch
CM: Alexis Mac Allister
LW: Cody Gakpo
AM: Florian Wirtz
RW: Mohamed Salah
ST: Hugo Ekitike
Form Comparison: Liverpool vs Manchester City
The two giants enter this fixture with contrasting momentum. Liverpool have found their rhythm in early 2026, while City have struggled with uncharacteristic inconsistency and a rare goal drought for Erling Haaland.
Liverpool’s Last Six (PL):
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W 4-1 vs Newcastle
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L 2-3 vs Bournemouth
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D 1-1 vs Burnley
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D 0-0 vs Arsenal
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D 2-2 vs Fulham
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D 0-0 vs Leeds
Manchester City’s Last Six (PL):
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D 2-2 vs Spurs
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W 2-0 vs Wolves
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L 0-2 vs Man United
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D 1-1 vs Brighton
- D 1-1 vs Chelsea
- D 0-0 vs Sunderland
While City won the reverse fixture 3-0 in November, Anfield has rarely been a kind hunting ground for Pep Guardiola.
With Liverpool’s new look attack starting to click, the Reds are expected to be much more of a threat compared to the game at the Etihad.
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