Man City vs Liverpool LIVE: Wirtz starts, Rodri out, score updates, how to watch and TV channel

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Liverpool has the chance to send a major title message today as it faces Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Follow all the build-up and action live as Liverpool takes on Manchester City with our live updates below.Key EventsLiverpool team confirmed15:1515:47James FindlaterMaking an entranceReds in the building pic.twitter.com/UZNE9mee51— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 9, 2025 15:25James FindlaterMan City team confirmedAnd here's how today's hosts line up, with three changes made by Pep Guardiola following the win over Borussia Dortmund, with Ruben Dias, Rayan Cherki and Bernardo Silva all starting, while Rodri has been left out of the squad as expected...Your City line-up!

Meanwhile, Alexander Isak returns to the squad for the first time since the Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt.Liverpool confirmed team vs Manchester City: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike.Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Jones, Gakpo, Isak, Ngumoha, Chiesa.15:00James FindlaterTeam news on the wayTeam news should be with us in around 15 minutes - stick with us to find out who gets the nod at the Etihad today...14:27James FindlaterMan City predicted teamWith Rodri expected to be left out by Manchester City again, we're predicting a couple of changes from Pep Guardiola following the midweek win over Borussia Dortmund.Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias return in place Savinho and John Stones, and no prizes for guessing who the danger man is, with Erling Haaland having scored 18 goals in just 14 appearances so far this season.Predicted City team vs Liverpool: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Gonzalez, Bernardo, Reijnders, Doku, Foden, Haaland.Man City head coach Pep Guardiola. Given he will have gained some confidence on Tuesday, we're sticking with Wirtz.It's as you were with the rest of the team, with Andy Robertson retaining his spot at left-back, and Hugo Ekitike remaining up front with Alexander Isak not ready to start yet.Liverpool predicted lineup vs Manchester City: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike.Florian Wirtz will be aiming to retain his place in Liverpool's line-up against Manchester City (Image: Getty Images)12:35James FindlaterGuardiola won't take Rodri 'risk'Pep Guardiola has already hinted that Rodri will not feature for Manchester City against Liverpool today.The midfielder was left out of the squad for Wednesday's win over Borussia Dortmund, despite making his injury return against Bournemouth just a few days earlier, and it looks like his absence will continue later.Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Guardiola said:We'll see tomorrow but I think we won't take the risk with the international break.

(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)10:35James FindlaterHow to watch Man City vs Liverpool in US and UKFans on both sides of the Atlantic will be able to watch all the action from the Etihad live, whether it's at the stadium or from the comfort of their own home.For UK-based fans, the game is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage getting underway straight after the 2 pm games. With Arsenal having slipped up at Sunderland yesterday, there's an opportunity for one of Liverpool or Manchester City to make up some ground on the Gunners today...The Premier League top six ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool (Image: BBC Sport)09:25James FindlaterWelcomeHello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we build up to today's game at the Etihad Stadium.It's a big day for both the Reds and Manchester City, with both looking to make up some ground on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.