Liverpool host Manchester City in top-of-table test at Anfield
Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield for a Premier League fixture that pits two of the division's in-form sides against each other. Liverpool arrive on the back of four wins and a draw from their last five league matches, while City have won all five of theirs, giving the visitors a slight edge in recent form heading into matchday six.
Recent history favours City
The last three meetings between these two clubs have all gone the way of Manchester City. City won 4-0 in an FA Cup tie in April, 2-1 in the Premier League in February, and 3-0 back in November. Liverpool's most recent win over City came in December 2024, when they took a 2-0 victory at Anfield, having also beaten them 2-0 away in February 2025.
That run gives City a psychological advantage going into Sunday's game, even as Liverpool's own form in the league this season has been strong.
What's at stake
With both sides among the Premier League's form teams this campaign, the Anfield meeting carries early-season significance for the title picture. City's unbeaten streak of five straight wins will be tested against a Liverpool side that has lost none of its own last five outings, setting up a contest between two teams determined to maintain their momentum.