Liverpool vs Manchester City predictions: City to edge a tight contest

Liverpool is set to host Manchester City in a high-stakes Premier League match, with City looking to maintain their perfect start to the season. Both teams face injury concerns, particularly Liverpool, who may be without key strikers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.
Why it matters
As a major fixture in the English Premier League, this match has significant implications for the league standings and the title race.
Our betting expert shares his best Liverpool vs Manchester City predictions & tips, as City bid to keep their 100% run going in the 2026/27 EPL.
Liverpool have looked equally hard to beat under Andoni Iraola. The Reds are unbeaten and have conceded only four goals in five games.
Liverpool host league leaders Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday in the standout fixture of Round 6 of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with the sixth-placed Reds looking to close the gap.
Andoni Iraola’s reign has started relatively well for the Reds. They are yet to taste defeat under the Spaniard, winning two and drawing three of their first five games. They appear to have tightened things up at the back, shipping just four goals.
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