Liverpool vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Arne Slot’s Reds are on the hunt for a top-four finish after a below-par title defence, although two big wins over Qarabag and Newcastle United last week has restored confidence.

As for City, they have lost ground on Arsenal in the title race.

Pep Guardiola’s side are six points off the league leaders, and they were held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham last time out, having led 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

They moved safely into the Carabao Cup final on Wednesday with comfortable second-leg victory over Newcastle in the semi-final at the Etihad Stadium, where Guardiola was afforded the luxury of resting some of his key players.

Liverpool vs Man City is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The match will take place at Anfield.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm GMT ahead of the 4.30pm kick off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Liverpool are in the midst of an injury crisis at present, particularly in defence.

Slot said in his pre-match press conference that he hoped Joe Gomez could train ahead of City’s visit, although he clarified that the defender would not be able to start if was passed fit.

There is also a decision to be made by the Dutchman as to who plays at right-back, with both of his natural options in that position, Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, both sidelined long term.

As for City, Ruben Dias returned to the matchday squad against Newcastle after an injury lay-off that stretched back to New Year’s Day.

This is a big game for both sides, but both have different aspirations.

For Liverpool, their title dreams are over, and it is all about consolidating a place in the Champions League next term.

For City, their trophy hopes are in the balance from last week after their latest stumble opened the door for Arsenal to extend the gap once more.

Both teams are sorely lacking in defence, which could make for an entertaining game filled with goals.

Liverpool have dominated this fixture, at Anfield, down the years and have not lost at home to Man City, with fans in attendance, since May 2003 when they were haunted by former striker Nicolas Anelka.

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).