Frank Christian
The Premier League’s current top team, Liverpool, is looking to create an 11-point gap between themselves and Manchester City when they face the defending champions at Anfield this Sunday.
Since taking over from Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot has had a fantastic run, leading Liverpool to 17 victories out of 19 matches across all competitions, giving them a six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the table.
In contrast, Manchester City, once a dominant team under Pep Guardiola, has struggled recently due to injuries and is facing a challenging situation as they pursue a potential fifth consecutive Premier League title.
City’s rough patch included five straight losses, culminating in a heartbreaking 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League, where they blew a three-goal lead in the final moments of the match.
The Sporting News is providing live updates and commentary for the Liverpool vs. Manchester City match.
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Liverpool vs. Manchester City Score
| First Half | Goal Scorers | |
| Liverpool | 0 | |
| Manchester City | 0 |
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Follow all the action and goals via SN’s live Premier League scoreboard.
Team Lineups:
Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson — Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Dias, Akanji, Ake — Lewis, Gundogan — Silva, Foden, Nunes — Haaland
Liverpool vs. Manchester City Live Updates, Highlights, and Commentary
40 mins before kickoff: Discussing Manchester City’s situation further, goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has become a reliable backup, showcasing his skills when filling in for the injured Ederson during pivotal matches last season. His crucial saves have been key moments in City’s success.
A save that altered the destination of the 2023/24 Premier League title…
Stefan Ortega pic.twitter.com/MfGkb5d9iH
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 23, 2024
Ortega has also stepped up in previous matches, making saves that were pivotal for City’s title win. However, after the disappointing match against Feyenoord, how his performance today will impact City’s outcome remains uncertain and may challenge Guardiola’s leadership.
1 hour before kickoff: Liverpool’s lineup appears stable and versatile, an advantage against City’s current dilemmas. Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the right back position, while Szoboszlai and Gakpo are chosen over Curtis Jones and Nunez to strengthen the team.
Team news is in #LIVMCI pic.twitter.com/fluG0mAkcy
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 1, 2024
1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: Manchester City confirms Ortega in goal with Ruben Dias returning to defense. However, the attacking lineup appears sparse beyond Erling Haaland, with notable players struck off the bench.
Your City side for #LIVMCI
XI | Ortega Moreno, Walker (C), Akanji, Dias, Ake, Lewis, Gundogan, Nunes, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
SUBS | Ederson, Carson, Grealish, Doku, De Bruyne, Gvardiol, Savinho, O’Reilly, McAtee
#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/v5dHmGN3V4— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 1, 2024
1 hour 40 mins before kickoff: Final team news will arrive soon. Liverpool’s squad looks consistent, with Ibrahima Konate the only significant absence. Guardiola’s lineup choices will be closely examined, especially after dropping Ederson post-Feyenoord match, raising questions about the strategy.
2 hours before kickoff: Welcome to live coverage of Liverpool vs. Manchester City. This match has consistently delivered excitement, but the stakes are even higher with Klopp’s exit from Anfield. Liverpool is in top form, while City must recover from a troubling streak. Another defeat may severely hinder their title ambitions.
Liverpool vs.
Man City Match Start Time
The Premier League clash begins in Liverpool, UK at 4 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that timing compares in key regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Dec 1 | 11:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Dec 1 | 11:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Dec 1 | 4:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Mon, Dec 2 | 3:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Dec 1 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Liverpool vs. Man City Team News
Goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota are close to making returns from injuries but will not play against City. Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the squad after Conor Bradley suffered a muscle injury in the previous match.
The major absence for the Reds is Ibrahima Konate, while Joe Gomez will pair with Virgil van Dijk in defense. Additionally, Kostas Tsimikas is unavailable due to an ankle injury sustained during training.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo are starting in midfield and attack respectively, over Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson — Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Substitutes: Jaros (GK), Davies, Endo, Nunez, Jones, Elliott, Quansah, Morton, Nyoni
City faces challenges with injuries, notably Rodri, who may not return this season. Mateo Kovacic is out until at least Christmas due to an international duty injury.
Although John Stones is sidelined with a foot injury, Jeremy Doku is fit enough for the bench along with Kevin De Bruyne. Ruben Dias returns to the defense following his injury from October.
In a notable shift, Ederson is replaced by Stefan Ortega in goal after some mistakes, with Ortega receiving his first senior call-up for Germany following good performances since joining.
Man City lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Dias, Akanji, Ake — Lewis, Gundogan — Silva, Foden, Nunes — Haaland
Substitutes: Ederson (GK), Carson (GK), Grealish, Doku, De Bruyne, Gvardiol, Savinho, O’Reilly, McAtee
Liverpool vs. Man City Live Stream and TV Channels
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network, Telemundo | Fubo, NBC Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Disney + Hotstar, JioTV |
