Football giants Liverpool and Manchester City are set to lock horns once again at Anfield this Sunday, February 8, 2026. This fixture has transformed into the modern era’s most intense rivalry, often deciding the destination of the Premier League trophy.
The buildup to this 200th meeting in all competitions has been a story of contrasting form. Liverpool enters the clash following a high-scoring 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, showing they still possess the attacking flair that defined their title-winning seasons.
Manchester City, on the other hand, arrives at Anfield sitting 2nd in the table. Having dismantled Liverpool 3-0 in their previous meeting back in November 2025, Pep Guardiola’s side is looking to complete a rare league double over the Reds—a feat they haven’t achieved since the 1936/37 season.
Head-to-Head Record: Liverpool vs Manchester City
This fixture boasts a deep history dating back to 1893. Across all competitive meetings:
- Liverpool wins: 95
- Manchester City wins: 51
- Draws: 53
While Liverpool holds the historic lead, the recent decade has seen the balance of power shift back and forth. Anfield remains a fortress for the Reds; they have lost only one of their last 22 Premier League home matches against the Citizens. However, City’s recent 3-0 thumping of Liverpool at the Etihad has shifted the momentum heading into this weekend’s “six-pointer.”
The scoring charts in this rivalry have been graced by legends, with Mohamed Salah holding an incredible record against City, while Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush currently lead the line for a City side that has yet to concede a first-half goal in 2026.
Liverpool vs Manchester City results in their last 10 encounters
| Competition | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3–0 | Manchester City |
| Premier League | 0–2 | Liverpool |
| Premier League | 2–0 | Liverpool |
| Premier League | 1–1 | Draw |
| Premier League | 1–1 | Draw |
| Premier League | 4–1 | Manchester City |
| EFL Cup | 3–2 | Manchester City |
| Premier League | 1–0 | Liverpool |
| Community Shield | 3–1 | Liverpool |
| FA Cup | 2–3 | Liverpool |
