All eyes are set on the Etihad Stadium today as Liverpool travel to Manchester City for a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The match, kicking off at 4.30pm GMT, marks the final game for both teams before the November international break.
Liverpool enters the match with impressive form under head coach Arne Slot, potentially sitting 11 points clear of the reigning champions if they secure a victory. However, history is not on their side, as they have only won twice at Anfield in the Premier League era. In their most recent game, Liverpool displayed dominance against Real Madrid, securing a 5th straight victory in the Champions League.
Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, are in relatively poor form, and he could face the prospect of going seven games without a win for the first time in his managerial career. Despite their struggles, they have dominated English football for a long period and remain a dangerous opponent.
Team News and Formations
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool has transitioned from their familiar 4-3-3 formation under Jurgen Klopp and have recently settled on a 4-2-3-1 formation. Key players in this setup include Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak leading the line, supported by Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo, with either Dominik Szoboszlai or Florian Wirtz in the No.10 role. The double pivot of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch remains crucial.
Attacking and Defensive Stats
Manchester City have scored the most goals this season with 20, closely followed by Liverpool with 18. Liverpool have also recorded a league-high amount of shots, with 156. Liverpool’s expected goals (xG) is 17.3, suggesting they convert chances at a consistent rate. They have eight different goalscorers, showcasing their ability to spread goals throughout the squad.
Defensively, Liverpool has conceded 14 goals, placing them in the middle of the Premier League. This is six more than Manchester City and 11 more than Arsenal. Liverpool have conceded an xG of 12.4 and have allowed the 13th most shots in the league, indicating they struggle to prevent shots. They are also susceptible to set-piece goals, having conceded seven already.
How to Follow the Match
The game will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK. Live coverage begins on LFCTV with Matchday Live at 3.15pm GMT, including build-up, live audio commentary, and post-match analysis. Free live audio commentary is also available on video.liverpoolfc.com and the official LFC app. Minute-by-minute updates, confirmed team news, photos, and videos will be available on the Match Centre on the app and Liverpoolfc.com from 1pm GMT. Highlights will be available on All Red Video from 8.30pm GMT, with extended action and a full replay available at midnight for members.
Manchester City will also provide minute-by-minute text updates via their Matchday Centre, starting two hours before kick-off. Their Matchday Live show begins around 15:15 (UK) with Shaun Wright-Phillips and Paul Dickov joining Cel Spellman for expert insight. Live audio commentary will be available with Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison.
