Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch?

On November 9, 2025, Manchester City will face Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash, with both teams separated by just one point.

It will be a tactical battle between Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot. Image | Liverpool FC

Manchester City will host Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on 9 October 2025 from 10 PM IST in one of the most exciting fixtures of the English Premier League 2025-26’s November schedule. Both teams are separated by only one point, and a win for any of them can turn the points table. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26 match.

Match details

Match: Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26

Date: 9 November 2025

Time: 10 PM IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Where to watch the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC match?

Football fans in India can watch the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26 match online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

Manchester City vs Liverpool FC: H2H stats

As per the premierleague.com, both Manchester City and Liverpool FC have faced each other 56 times so far in the League. Liverpool FC have won 23 times, while City have gone on to taste victory 12 times. 21 games between them ended in a draw.

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Match preview

Manchester City arrive at this fixture in second place, riding high on the goal-scoring exploits of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been in prolific form, recently registering a brace in a dominant win over Bournemouth.

His lethal finishing, combined with Phil Foden’s creativity and attacking spark, gives City a formidable offensive threat.

However, City’s recent record against Liverpool has been challenging: they have not secured a victory over their rivals since 2023, recording two draws this season alone.

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Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions, sit closely behind City in third place. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool remain an intense, high-pressing side with after an important win against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Their robust midfield and attacking options make them a constant threat, especially on the counterattack. Given their history and hunger to retain the title, Liverpool will be keen to overturn their recent winless streak against City and pull level or even leapfrog them in the standings.

Possible XI:

Man City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Reijnders, Rodri, Foden, Silva, Haaland, Doku, Mamardashvili

Liverpool: Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Ekitiké.

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