| Manchester City vs Liverpool | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester City vs Liverpool
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
09-11-2025
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TIME:
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10.00 PM IST
08.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Etihad Stadium |
Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview
Not for the first time this season, Manchester City were without Rodri in their matchday squad against Borussia Dortmund. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner is not in peak physical condition and will likely be rested until after the international break. Mateo Kovacic remains the only confirmed absentee for the hosts, with the Croatian midfielder sidelined for months due to an ankle injury. Otherwise, Guardiola is expected to retain the same squad that dismantled Dortmund.
Erling Haaland stands on the verge of another remarkable milestone — the Norwegian is just two goals away from reaching 100 Premier League strikes. Should he net a brace on Sunday, he would become the fastest player in history to hit a century in the competition, surpassing Alan Shearer’s record of 100 goals in 124 matches by achieving the feat in just 108.
Liverpool, meanwhile, could once again be without Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker remains a doubt after picking up a groin injury during Liverpool’s Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month. Even if passed fit, manager Arne Slot has ruled him out of the starting XI, with Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring), Alisson Becker (hamstring), and Giovanni Leoni (ACL) also unavailable.
Mohamed Salah continues to chase history of his own — his next goal or assist will make him the outright record holder for the most goal involvements for a single club in Premier League history. His current tally of 276 matches Wayne Rooney’s total for Manchester United.