Games between Liverpool and Manchester City usually have a big bearing on the title race, but on this occasion the Reds are fighting for Champions League qualification
11:14, 08 Feb 2026
Anfield hosts Liverpool versus Manchester City today
Anfield hosts Liverpool versus Manchester City today(Image: 2026 Newcastle United)
Liverpool welcomes Manchester City to Anfield today, with the Reds aiming for a win that will keep them on the tails of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification.
City, meanwhile, needs a win to stay within touching distance of Mikel Arteta's league-leading Arsenal side, which moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League standings with a victory against Sunderland on Saturday.
What time is kick-off?
The game between Liverpool and City kicks off at 4.30pm GMT on Sunday, February 8, which means it's an 11.30am kick-off Eastern Time, and a 8.30am kick-off Pacific Time.
Is the game on TV?
The game is being shown on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, while fans in the United States can watch the action live through NBC Sports/Peacock.
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Team news
Liverpool: Liverpool remains without Jeremie Frimpong as well as long-term absentees Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley. Joe Gomez could return to the game day squad.
Manchester City: Ruben Dias is available once again, while John Stones recently returned to training, but Bernardo Silva is a doubt.
Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and Savinho are all unavailable.
What the managers said
Arne Slot o n the test that Manchester City poses: "We were completely outplayed when we played them in the first half earlier in the season – for large parts, not the complete 45 minutes.
"It's another moment to see where we are with the development of this team. That being said, we know the importance of the result on Sunday, but that goes for all the 20 teams that are playing in the Premier League this weekend.
"It's the end phase of the season, so results matter more and more."
Pep Guardiola on team selection: “I have an idea on the line-up and try to see how they played lately, what we have to do, adjust some things, but it’s not just Anfield, all big stages and big games always need big personalities.
“I’ve said many times it’s not about the skills of the players in the first division and Premier League and the big leagues.
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“In the top clubs, the skills are there. Not one player is not good enough to play in the big clubs, it’s how you behave, not play good or bad, how you are as a player.
“Do it in big stadiums at home and in the latter stages of the competitions in European competition that define the good players, that much you have, which define the good teams.”