Predicted Liverpool Lineup vs. Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s Team Look to Bounce Back from Recent PL Woes

Liverpool will take on Manchester City on the 8th of February at Anfield.

Liverpool host Manchester City on Sunday afternoon in what has become the Premier League’s marquee fixture over the past decade. The reigning champions are looking to build on their recent resurgence after ending a five-game winless league streak with a morale-boosting 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Following that comprehensive win at Anfield, Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League table with 39 points from 24 games. They are just two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, meaning Champions League qualification remains very much within reach. Ten goals in their last two matches have shifted both mood and narrative, restoring belief that this squad still carries the attacking weight expected of defending champions.

Their opponents, Manchester City, are unusually fragile. The Citizens sit second in the table with 47 points, six points behind league leaders Arsenal. However, they dropped points again last weekend, surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham. City have won just one of their last six Premier League games and look short on confidence. Guardiola’s side have particularly struggled on the road all season, collecting just 11 points from their last eight away games.

That said, here is how Liverpool could lineup against Manchester City.

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs. Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

The Brazilian has been consistent between the sticks despite Liverpool’s struggles. Alisson will need to be at his best to keep out Erling Haaland, who has 20 Premier League goals this season but has failed to score in all three of his league visits to Anfield.

Defence: Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez

Arne Slot is likely to stick with his back four that has started most of their Premier League fixtures this season. Szoboszlai continues at right-back with Kerkez on the left. The centre-back pairing of Van Dijk and Konate has been ever-present.

Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister

The Dutch midfielder has been excellent in the deeper role, controlling rhythm without slowing the tempo. Mac Allister partners him, providing energy and ball progression. Curtis Jones offers an alternative option.

Attack: Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool’s attacking quartet has been electric in recent matches. Wirtz operates between the lines as the attacking midfielder, thriving in his debut season with nine goals and three assists. The German scored against Newcastle and has been central to Liverpool’s creativity. Gakpo occupies the left wing, offering pace and directness. The in-form Ekitike will take up the striker’s role.

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