Liverpool v Man City team news: Gvardiol benched, Szoboszlai absent
Fantasy Football Scout provides team news for the Liverpool vs. Manchester City match, highlighting the absence of Dominik Szoboszlai and the benching of Josko Gvardiol. The article includes confirmed starting lineups and tactical insights for fantasy players.
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Dugout Discussion Liverpool v Man City team news: Gvardiol benched, Szoboszlai absent October 11 264 comments 11 October 2026 264 comments avfc82 Share: In their first match since the guilty verdict on their financial misconduct charges, Manchester City take on Liverpool at Anfield.
Prior to the international break, Enzo Maresca’s men secured a 5-3 win over Sunderland, a result that preserved their perfect start to the season.
Liverpool remain unbeaten, too, but have won only two of their first five matches, drawing the other three.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes three changes from Gameweek 5.
Dominik Szoboszlai , Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak miss out due to injury.
Szoboszlai has reportedly picked up a hamstring issue.
Ryan Gravenberch , Victor Munoz and Lewis Koumas come into the side.
As for Man City, Nico O’Reilly is in for Josko Gvardiol , who drops to the bench.
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