Liverpool 0-0 Manchester City LIVE: Ortega Saves Gakpo’s Low Drive as Reds Seek First Goal – Latest Updates
Liverpool lineup against Man City
Liverpool Starting XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Salah
Historical Matchup
Liverpool has managed to secure victory in just one of their last nine Premier League encounters with Manchester City.
However, City has won only twice in their previous 27 Premier League visits to Anfield.
In the last season, both encounters between these two teams ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Team Updates
Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley will undergo evaluations prior to kick-off after sustaining injuries against Real Madrid midweek.
Arne Slot has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit and ready to start against Manchester City, having rejoined the squad on Wednesday.
Manchester City has doubts over John Stones and Jeremy Doku, both of whom missed the match against Feyenoord.
Long-term absentees Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri remain sidelined for the champions.
Guardiola has been cautious with Kevin de Bruyne’s usage due to past injuries, yet he might consider starting the veteran in such a high-stakes game.
Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester City!
Fasten your seat belts, everyone. A Premier League spectacular is here.
Liverpool enters today’s Super Sunday showdown with a six-point lead atop the table and eight points ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal’s dominant 5-2 win over West Ham has narrowed the Reds’ lead at the top by three points, but this may only be a temporary setback.
Arne Slot has quickly adapted to his new role, leading a side that has been the standout in the Premier League this season, achieving 10 wins in their first 12 matches.
Liverpool arrives for this key clash with four consecutive victories across all competitions, their latest success coming against European giants Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s recent form has raised eyebrows, as they have gone winless in their last six games across all competitions.
This dire stretch is something virtually unrecognizable for Pep Guardiola’s squad since his appointment in 2016.
If City suffers a defeat at Anfield, they would find themselves 11 points behind Liverpool and become the first Premier League champions to lose four consecutive matches in the season following their title win.