Manchester City vs Liverpool – Premier League Predictions & Preview – 09/11/2025 at Etihad Stadium

Two Premier League giants, Manchester City and Liverpool, collide at the Etihad Stadium on November 9, 2025. Both sides are adjusting to key summer transfers and refreshed lineups as they chase crucial points in this blockbuster clash.

Recent Form and Rivalry

City enter in strong form with four wins in their last five matches, including an emphatic 5-1 victory over Burnley. Pep Guardiola’s side currently sit second in the table, with Haaland in scintillating form and Phil Foden continuing to impress. Liverpool, despite recent domestic troubles on the road — losing their last three away matches — remain competitive near the top of the table and continue to progress in Europe. Their last meeting saw City edge a tight affair, but in their last five encounters both teams have claimed three wins each, highlighting a balanced and ferocious rivalry.​

Transfers & Squad Updates (2025)

Manchester City

• In: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves), Rayan Cherki (Lyon), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Sverre Nypan (Rosenborg), James Trafford (Burnley)​

• Out: Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Ilkay Gundogan, Manuel Akanji—all high-profile departures in this rebuild.​

Key players: Donnarumma takes over in goal, with a defense anchored by Rúben Dias and Gvardiol. Haaland spearheads the attack, supported by Foden, Doku, and new arrivals in midfield.​

Liverpool

• In: Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia, GK), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen, RB), Alexander Isak (Newcastle, ST), among others.​

• Out: Few major departures, but an evolving XI as new additions like Isak quickly become focal points.​

Isak is expected to start as striker, supported by Salah and Chiesa up front, with Frimpong boosting the right side of defense. Curtis Jones and Endo are likely to command the midfield.​

Probable Lineups

Man City: Donnarumma; Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, Nico González, O'Reilly; Cherki, Haaland, Foden, Doku.​
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Gomez, Leoni, Robertson; Endo, Jones, Nyoni; Salah, Isak, Chiesa.​

Tactical Edge & Prediction

City’s recent consistency and home record make them slight favorites, with Haaland expected to continue his impressive scoring run. Liverpool’s refreshed frontline, including big-money signing Isak, gives them a counterattacking threat, but defensive lapses remain an issue. Expect both sides to score in a fast-paced duel, but City’s firepower and home support may tilt the balance.

Prediction: Manchester City 2 – 1 Liverpool

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