Liverpool lineup confirmed
Liverpool have named an unchanged side for today’s Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Arne Slot keeps faith with the same XI that beat Real Madrid in midweek as the Reds look to continue their unbeaten run.
Liverpool arrive in Manchester with a strong record over City historically, winning 110 of their 218 meetings, with 58 draws and 60 defeats. However, in recent seasons the gap has narrowed, making this one of the Premier League’s defining modern rivalries.
Liverpool team: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike
Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Kerkez, Endo, Jones, Chiesa, Gakpo, Ngumoha, Isak
Slot’s decision to retain the same line-up signals confidence in the team’s balance and rhythm. Florian Wirtz operates just behind Ekitike and Salah, giving Liverpool creativity and fluid movement in attack.
In midfield, Gravenberch and Mac Allister provide control and energy, while Szoboszlai links transitions and supports pressing from the front.
Defensively, Van Dijk and Konaté will be crucial in dealing with City’s high-pressing forwards. Robertson’s return adds leadership and attacking width on the left.
What to expect
City will look to dominate possession, but Liverpool’s pressing and counter-attacking edge could make this an open encounter. The Reds have averaged 2.9 goals per game in recent head-to-heads and will hope Salah can exploit the spaces behind City’s defence once again.
Slot’s men will be seeking only their second away league win at the Etihad since 2015 — but this Liverpool side has shown increasing resilience under the Dutchman.
Takeaway
With Wirtz starting and Robertson back, Liverpool have creativity and experience on both flanks. Slot’s unchanged line-up underlines belief in the system that has produced recent results. A disciplined display could yield a major statement result on the road.
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Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League kicks off at the Etihad Stadium at 1630 GMT on Sunday 9th of November 2025
