King Kenny would have watched Man City vs. Liverpool with glee last season, as Slot masterminded back-to-back 2-0 wins over the Sky Blues in the 2024-25 Premier League, but the Reds have - rather astonishingly - never won successive away games against the Citizens in the competition.

Arsenal sit seven points clear, Manchester City hold a one point edge, and Arne Slot’s side must sustain momentum if they hope to retain a credible route back to the summit. David Lynch captured the mood succinctly.

Manchester City vs. Liverpool PREVIEW, Potential England 2026 World Cup Squad (11/7)

Manchester City and Liverpool will not want to leave themselves further behind in the pursuit of Premier League leaders Arsenal, which means their already high-profile clash at the Etihad on

Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City has already drawn predictions from across the footballing world. Yet, when two Manchester United legends – Gary Neville and Paul Scholes – share the same opinion on the outcome, it inevitably captures attention.