Liverpool v Man City
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Saturday 7 February 2026
Kick-off – 3pm
Anfield, Liverpool

The rivalry between Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC has evolved into one of the most compelling in English football, marked by intense competition, tactical brilliance, and mutual respect between two of the world’s leading managers, Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot

🏆 Head-to-Head Record

As of the 2025/26 season, Liverpool and Manchester City have faced each other 198 times across various competitions:

• Liverpool Wins: 95

• Manchester City Wins: 50

• Draws: 53

Notably, Liverpool achieved their largest victory with a 6–0 win in October 1995, while City matched this with a 6–0 triumph in September 1935.

⚽ Iconic Matches

• 2018–19 Premier League: City edged out Liverpool by a single point, with both teams amassing over 90 points.

• 2019–20 Premier League: Liverpool clinched their first league title in 30 years, finishing 18 points ahead of City.

• 2022 FA Community Shield: Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3–1, with goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Roberto Firmino.

• 2024–25 Premier League: Liverpool secured a significant 2–0 victory at the Etihad Stadium, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, extending their lead at the top of the table

🤝 Managerial Respect

As of the 2025/26 season, Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot have faced each other twice in competitive matches, with Slot emerging victorious on both occasions. Remarkably, Slot’s Liverpool team won both matches without conceding a single goal, marking a significant achievement in their early encounters.

🧠 Managerial Background

• Pep Guardiola: A Spanish football manager renowned for his tactical acumen and success across multiple leagues. He has secured numerous domestic titles, including six Premier League titles with Manchester City, and has been instrumental in shaping modern football with his possession-based style.

• Arne Slot: A Dutch manager who has quickly risen to prominence in European football. After successful stints with AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, he took over as Liverpool’s manager in 2024. In his inaugural season, Slot led Liverpool to the Premier League title, becoming the first Dutch manager to achieve this feat in his debut season in English football.

🏆 Achievements

• Pep Guardiola:

  • Six Premier League titles with Manchester City.

  • UEFA Champions League winner.

  • Multiple domestic cups across Spain, Germany, and England.

  • Recognized as UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year in 2023.

• Arne Slot:

  • Premier League title with Liverpool in his first season.

  • Eredivisie titles with Feyenoord.

  • KNVB Cup winner.

  • Premier League Manager of the Season in 2024/25.

🔄 Tactical Approaches

• Guardiola: Emphasises a possession-based style with high pressing and positional play. His teams are known for their intricate passing and control of the game tempo.

• Slot: Adopts an attacking philosophy with a focus on fluid movement and positional rotations. His approach combines elements of Dutch football traditions with modern tactical innovations.

🧭 Outlook

While Guardiola’s legacy is firmly established, Slot’s rapid ascent in English football suggests a promising future. Their head-to-head encounters have added an intriguing dimension to the Premier League, with Slot’s early successes against Guardiola indicating a potential emerging rivalry.

📅 Upcoming Fixtures

The next Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City is scheduled for 8 November 2025 at the Etihad Stadium. This match promises to be another chapter in their storied rivalry, with both teams aiming to assert dominance in the league.

The upcoming home Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Manchester City is scheduled for Saturday, 7 February 2026, with a 3:00 PM (UK time) kickoff at Anfield.

This match is anticipated to be a pivotal encounter in the 2025/26 season, as both teams are strong contenders for the Premier League title. Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, are defending champions, having secured the title in the previous season. Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, are perennial title challengers and will be eager to reclaim the top spot.

Historically, matches between these two clubs have been highly competitive and closely contested. In their most recent encounters, Liverpool have had the upper hand, winning both fixtures in the 2024/25 season:

• December 1, 2024: Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City at Anfield

• February 23, 2025: Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium

These victories have added to the intensity of the rivalry, setting the stage for another thrilling match in February 2026.

🏟️ Official Hospitality Packages at Anfield

Brodies Sports Bar

• Location: Anfield Road Stand

• Highlights:

  • Padded seats in Blocks AM1-AM2

  • Complimentary street food and drink

  • Access to the lounge 3 hours before kick-off and 1 hour after the final whistle

  • Matchday programme

  • Meet an ex-LFC player

• Booking: Eventmasters

Liverpool v Man City Hospitality – Anfield Beat Lounge Package at Anfield Stadium Includes:

• A Liverpool v Man City hospitality match ticket in block L15 / L16 of the Main Stand
• Direct access from Anfield Beat Lounge to your seats
• Pre-Match hot food available for purchase
• Licensed cash bar
• Complimentary drink (beer, wine or soft drink)
• Complimentary Match Programme
• Pre-Match Entertainment
• In-lounge betting facilities

• Booking: Eventmasters

 

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