Liverpool host perfect Manchester City in Premier League’s biggest sixth-round fixture

Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday, 11 October 2026, for the sixth round of the Premier League, with the visitors looking to protect their perfect start and extend their recent dominance in this fixture.

The match begins at 15:30 GMT at Anfield, Liverpool, and is the most anticipated game of the weekend in the English top flight. Liverpool have not lost in their past five matches in all competitions, winning four of them, but are still waiting for their first home league victory this season after drawing both of their previous games at Anfield.

Manchester City are the only side to have won all five of their league matches so far. They have also been beaten just once in their past 11 away games, underlining the strength of their record on the road.

The game gives Liverpool the chance to underline their title ambitions against the leaders. It could also allow Andoni Iraola to match a club record held by only two managers in the club’s history: remaining unbeaten in their opening six league matches.

For Manchester City, victory would bring a sixth consecutive success at Anfield and strengthen their position at the top of the table. It would also give Enzo Maresca a historic start in the English top flight.

Recent meetings

Manchester City won all three meetings with Liverpool last season in all competitions. In the league, the Citizens completed a first double over the Reds since 1937, marking a significant shift in the recent rivalry between the two clubs.

The previous meetings were:

– 4 April 2026, FA Cup: Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool – 8 February 2026, Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City – 9 November 2025, Premier League: Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool – 23 February 2025, Premier League: Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool – 1 December 2024, Premier League: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City

Manchester City therefore hold both the recent head-to-head advantage and the stronger start to the current campaign. Liverpool’s home record and the pressure to claim a first league win at Anfield, however, could make the contest more even. Both squads also have notable absences.

The prediction is a 2-1 victory for Manchester City.

Match information

Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Time: 15:30 GMT Venue: Anfield, Liverpool

Broadcasts: France: Canal+ Live 1, myCanal; Belgium: Proximus Pickx, Play Sports 1 / Play Sports; United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD; Germany and Austria: Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Go / WOW; Spain: DAZN; Italy: DAZN; Netherlands: Viaplay Netherlands; Poland: Canal+ / Canal+ Extra 1; Portugal: DAZN Portugal; sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport; Maghreb and Middle East: beIN Sports.

The listed betting prices are 2.63 for a Liverpool win, 3.85 for a draw and 2.50 for a Manchester City victory.