Liverpool travel to face Manchester City at the Etihad this afternoon knowing a win will take them 11 point clear at the top of the Premier League.Arne Slot’s side take on the champions in a seismic showdown on Sunday. The Reds are eight points clear of nearest challengers Arsenal and can extend that advantage after the Gunners lost to West Ham yesterday.Liverpool are unbeaten in 25 Premier League games but have won just one of their last four across all competitions. IT’S MATCHDAY The Reds travel to Manchester for a #PL clash at the Etihad #WalkOn | #MCILIV pic.twitter.com/H3SKAzMP5m— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 23, 2025Manchester City’s defence of the title is all but over, with the Citizens fourth and well adrift of Sunday’s opponents. Pep Guardiola’s team are aiming to bounce back from their Champions League elimination at the hands of Real Madrid on Wednesday.City have a strong record in this fixture, having not lost a league game against Liverpool at the Etihad since 2015.Liverpool XI vs Man City – Predicted lineup and team newsLiverpool team newsArne Slot was unsure on Cody Gakpo’s fitness when speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference. The Dutchman has missed the last two games after picking up a knock in the Merseyside Derby earlier this month.Liverpool will definitely be without Joe Gomez for the clash with the defender undergoing surgery on a hamstring issue. The defender is a doubt to feature again this season. Conor Bradley is also unlikely to feature after being withdrawn at Aston Villa with a muscular issue.Liverpool Predicted LineupLiverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.When is Manchester City vs Liverpool?Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday 23rd February 2025. Kick-off at the Etihad is 16:30 GMT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});What TV channel is Manchester City vs Liverpool on?Manchester City vs Liverpool will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra, Sky Go UK and NOW UK.Read – Eight moments that defined the Liverpool vs Man City rivalrySee more – Every player to record 15+ goals and 15+ assists in a Premier League seasonFollow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Liverpool XI vs Man City – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.