Liverpool

Win probability

Markets

Key factors

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  City were found guilty in the long-running Premier League financial rules case and are appealing; the verdict hangs over their trip to Anfield.

  City were found guilty in the long-running Premier League financial rules case and are appealing; the verdict hangs over their trip to Anfield.

  MCI
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  Nico O'Reilly doubtful

  O'Reilly withdrew from the England squad after a knock in training, having played only the opening Nations League match.

  MCI
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  Antonio Semenyo doubtful

  Semenyo left his international camp early to manage a leg injury, and Maresca is expected to update on his fitness on Friday.

  MCI
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  Phil Foden suspended

  Foden misses the Liverpool game as the last match of his three-game ban for a red card in the Manchester derby.

  MCI
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  Erling Haaland doubtful

  Haaland asked to come off after about an hour for Norway against Portugal; Norway's coach put it down to fatigue, not injury, but City will check him before Anfield.

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  Hugo Ekitike out

  Ekitike is still a long-term absentee, which leaves Liverpool short of striker options.

  LIV

Head to head

• 2026-04-04Manchester City 4–0 LiverpoolFA Cup
• 2026-02-08Liverpool 1–2 Manchester CityPremier League
• 2025-11-09Manchester City 3–0 LiverpoolPremier League
• 2025-02-23Manchester City 0–2 LiverpoolPremier League
• 2024-12-01Liverpool 2–0 Manchester CityPremier League