Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October 2026, in the sixth round of the Premier League, with the meeting regarded as the weekend’s biggest fixture.
Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 GMT at Anfield in Liverpool. The match will be shown in France on Canal+ Live 1 and myCanal; in Belgium on Proximus Pickx and Play Sports 1 / Play Sports; and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Ultra HD.
Viewers in Germany and Austria can watch on Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Go and WOW. Coverage is also available on DAZN in Spain and Italy, Viaplay Netherlands in the Netherlands, Canal+ and Canal+ Extra 1 in Poland, DAZN Portugal in Portugal, SuperSport in sub-Saharan Africa, and beIN Sports in the Maghreb and Middle East.
Manchester City have dominated recent meetings
The previous campaign marked a significant shift in the recent rivalry. Manchester City defeated Liverpool in both league meetings, the first time the Manchester club had completed a league double over the Reds since 1937.
Manchester City also won all three encounters between the sides across all competitions last season. The recent results 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
Contrasting starts to the season
Liverpool are unbeaten in their past five matches in all competitions, winning four of them. However, they are still waiting for their first Premier League victory at Anfield this season after drawing their opening two home games.
The visit of the leaders gives Liverpool an opportunity to underline their title ambitions. A draw or victory would also allow Andoni Iraola to match a record held by only two other managers in the club’s history: remaining unbeaten through their first six league matches.
Manchester City are the only side with a perfect record after five rounds, having won every game. Their away form has also been strong, with just one defeat in their past 11 matches on the road.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the club, Enzo Maresca’s side are targeting a sixth successive victory at Anfield. Another win would strengthen their position at the top of the table and give their manager a historic start in the English top flight.
Manchester City’s unbeaten opening and recent advantage in this fixture give them a slight psychological and collective edge. Liverpool’s need to win at home, together with the intensity expected at Anfield, could make the contest more even, while both squads have notable absences.
The Africafoot prediction is a 2-1 victory for Manchester City. The published 1xbet prices are 2.63 for a Liverpool win, 3.85 for a draw and 2.50 for a Manchester City victory.