CONFIRMED: Liverpool XI vs Manchester City

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Liverpool’s starting XI for the crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 9, 2025, has been confirmed by manager Arne Slot. Liverpool will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Alisson Becker in goal. The defensive back four consists of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Andy Robertson. In midfield, Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch will operate as holding midfielders. The three attacking midfielders ahead of them are Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Luis Díaz, supporting the lone striker, Luis Díaz.

This match is a critical encounter between two title contenders, with Liverpool looking to maintain pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League standings. There are notable injury absences for Liverpool, including Alisson Becker, who is sidelined with a hip injury until late November, impacting squad options.
On the Manchester City side, Pep Guardiola's team will face Liverpool with a 4-1-4-1 setup. The City goalkeeper is Ederson, while their defensive unit features Josko Gvardiol, Nathan Aké, and Rico Lewis among others. Midfielders include established talents such as Kevin De Bruyne and Alexis Mac Allister, with Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku providing creativity behind striker Jérémy Doku.

Both teams are coming into the match with strong recent form, although Liverpool have won the previous two meetings against Manchester City. The tactical battle is expected to be intense, given both managers’ reputations for strategic depth. This match represents a pivotal moment in the title race with Liverpool’s lineup featuring a blend of experienced stars and emerging midfield talents aimed at countering City's fluid and dynamic style of play.