Premier League: probable lineups for the Liverpool – Manchester City clash

Europe 06 February 2026 at 08:32

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

08.02.26 FT English Premier League

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Liverpool will face Manchester City this Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 16:30 GMT in the highlight match of Premier League matchday 25

The Reds currently sit sixth with 39 points and are hoping to break into the Top 4 with a win in this encounter, coupled with poor results from Manchester United (41 pts) and Chelsea (40 pts).

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On their side, Manchester City (2nd, 47 pts) are aiming for a win to keep pace with leaders Arsenal, who are on 53 points. Omar Marmoush and his teammates are coming off an impressive run to the Carabao Cup final after their 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday.

Arne Slot will have to make do without Frimpong, Bradley, Gomez, Leoni and Isak, all sidelined with injuries. So far, Isak has been a disappointment this transfer window, unlike Ekitike, who has already tallied 10 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League this season.

As for Pep Guardiola, he can count on Algerian Aït-Nouri, Ghanaian Semenyo, and Egyptian Marmoush, but will be without Gvardiol, Stones, Kovacic, Doku, and Savinho, who are all in the treatment room.

Here are the probable lineups for the Liverpool – Manchester City showdown:

Liverpool: Mamardashvili – Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo – Ekitike.

Manchester City: Donnarumma – Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly – González – Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku – Haaland.

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