Liverpool and Manchester City face off in a high-stakes Premier League encounter at Anfield. With Liverpool sitting comfortably atop the league and Manchester City enduring a rare slump, the clash promises drama, goals, and tactical intrigue.
The Reds, under Arne Slot, are unbeaten in six games across all competitions, while Pep Guardiola's City have not tasted victory in their last six outings.
Despite City’s defensive woes, their attacking firepower remains potent. For Liverpool, injuries to key players could test their depth, but their current form suggests confidence will be high. Here’s a look at the predicted lineups for both teams.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool will be buoyed by the availability of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has seemingly returned to full fitness.
However, defensive concerns loom as Ibrahima Konate faces a spell on the sidelines. Joe Gomez is expected to partner Virgil van Dijk in central defence, while Andrew Robertson retains his left-back spot.
The midfield trio is likely to feature Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch, with Dominik Szoboszlai replacing Curtis Jones.
Up front, Mohamed Salah leads the attack alongside Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, forming a lethal combination that will aim to exploit City’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup to Face City
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Here is how the side last lined up:
Manchester City Team News
The key challenge for Guardiola will be reigniting City's form in a hostile Anfield environment.
Their unbeaten streak against Liverpool in recent encounters may provide some psychological edge, but defensive frailties and inconsistency in midfield will need addressing.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Nunes, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Silva, Haaland, Savinho
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