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Liverpool v Manchester City result

Full-time · Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City

Premier League · · Anfield

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Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City — Manchester City won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Manchester City: 2.41 to 1.27 in expected goals, 0.76 of it from a penalty, from 16 shots to 15, ahead on xG from the 83rd minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Manchester City won 2–1 at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday 8 February. Liverpool have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Manchester City have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai (74’); Manchester City: Bernardo Silva (84’, assisted by Erling Haaland) and Erling Haaland (90’ pen). Dominik Szoboszlai (90+13’) was sent off.

Discipline

C. Pawson showed six yellow cards and one red — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 16 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk (47’) and Alisson Becker (90+2’); Manchester City: Omar Marmoush (42’), M. Guéhi (69’), Erling Haaland (90+4’) and Bernardo Silva (90+7’).

What it changes

Liverpool move down from fifth to sixth (25 league matches played). Liverpool have scored 59 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 35 games, ranked per game). Liverpool have conceded 47 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Manchester City stay second after this result (25 league matches played). Manchester City have scored 69 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Manchester City have conceded 32 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Erling Haaland (Manchester City) 9.1, Rodri (Manchester City) 6.4 and Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) 5.5 led the match.

Next up

Liverpool next travel to Crystal Palace on 8 November 2026.

Manchester City next host Fulham on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Liverpool: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Manchester City: Manchester City v Fulham, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City · Premier League
  • Venue: Anfield · Liverpool
  • Referee: C. Pawson
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Liverpool 2 · draws 2 · Manchester City 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Liverpool 3W 1D 1L · Manchester City 3W 1D 1L

Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.75 / 2.75
Goals
against 1 / 1.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
8 / 5.63
Corners
against 4.25 / 3.5 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 5
Shots on target
against 2.88 / 4.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
0.88 / 2.25
Cards
against 1.38 / 1.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
2.94 yellows
Referee · C. Pawson
21.19 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 16 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLiverpool for / againstLineManchester City for / against
Goals scored
2.75 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
2.75 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
8 for · 4.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5.63 for · 3.5 against n 8
Shots
18.88 for · 9.13 against n 8
19.5standard
13.63 for · 9.38 against n 8
Shots on target
5.75 for · 2.88 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
8.75 for · 7.88 against n 8
21.5standard
10.75 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8

Referee: C. Pawson — 2.94 yellow cards a game, 0.06 red cards, 21.19 fouls over 16 matches.

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Liverpool

Liverpool Goalkeeper

Liverpool — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Alisson Becker24892126 min492.1 /90241 /9000 /90
G. Mamardashvili1185934 min252.4 /90171.6 /9010.1 /90
Liverpool — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liverpool before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Alisson Becker n 890
1.94/2
G. Mamardashvili n 890
2.47/3

Liverpool Defensive

Liverpool — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
V. van Dijk33902970 min170.5 /90220.7 /90180.5 /901855.6 /90180.5 /9040.1 /90
I. Konaté30842512 min391.4 /90220.8 /90200.7 /901756.3 /90291 /9050.2 /90
M. Kerkez26761988 min472.1 /90130.6 /9090.4 /901135.1 /90180.8 /9030.1 /90
C. Bradley20601198 min221.7 /90151.1 /9040.3 /90755.6 /90221.7 /9060.5 /90
A. Robertson18671202 min171.3 /90141 /9030.2 /90362.7 /9080.6 /9010.1 /90
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Liverpool — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liverpool before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
V. van Dijk n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
—
D. Szoboszlai n 888.1
0.31/1
0.53/1
—
A. Mac Allister n 877.6
16/1
0.32/0
Bernardo Silva
H. Ekitike n 869.6
14/2
0.31/1
—
R. Gravenberch n 879.4
0.94/1
14/2
N. O'Reilly
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Liverpool — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liverpool before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
V. van Dijk n 890
0.11/0
D. Szoboszlai n 888.1
1.85/3
A. Mac Allister n 877.6
1.97/5
H. Ekitike n 869.6
0.64/0
R. Gravenberch n 879.4
2.46/5
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Liverpool Attacking

Liverpool — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
H. Ekitike31631963 min140.6 /9040.2 /90612.8 /90271.2 /90211 /90432 /90
A. Isak1552780 min30.3 /9010.1 /90222.5 /90111.3 /9050.6 /9040.5 /90
F. Chiesa1338498 min20.4 /9030.5 /90132.3 /9050.9 /9091.6 /9040.7 /90
Rio Ngumoha841325 min00 /9000 /9010.3 /9000 /9061.7 /90113 /90
D. Szoboszlai32892858 min80.3 /9060.2 /90461.4 /90280.9 /90672.1 /90260.8 /90
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Liverpool — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liverpool before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. van Dijk n 890
14/2
0.43/0
D. Szoboszlai n 888.1
1.78/3
0.96/1
A. Mac Allister n 877.6
15/1
0.31/1
H. Ekitike n 869.6
3.67/6
1.55/2
R. Gravenberch n 879.4
0.43/0
00/0
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Liverpool — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liverpool before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
V. van Dijk n 890
0.11/0
0.41/1
D. Szoboszlai n 888.1
0.43/0
0.32/0
A. Mac Allister n 877.6
0.31/1
0.31/1
H. Ekitike n 869.6
0.63/1
0.53/0
R. Gravenberch n 879.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Manchester City

Manchester City Goalkeeper

Manchester City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
G. Donnarumma28902520 min612.2 /90260.9 /9010 /90
J. Trafford990810 min182 /9080.9 /9000 /90
A. Ramsdale19090 min55 /9033 /9000 /90
Manchester City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
G. Donnarumma n 890
37/4
J. Trafford n 890
1.94/3

Manchester City Defensive

Manchester City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
N. O'Reilly36732638 min742.5 /90240.8 /9090.3 /901585.4 /90391.3 /9070.2 /90
Matheus Nunes31802490 min582.1 /90341.2 /9060.2 /901395 /90220.8 /9060.2 /90
Rúben Dias25872167 min150.6 /90231 /90170.7 /90853.5 /90210.9 /9030.1 /90
J. Gvardiol24781870 min281.3 /90251.2 /90120.6 /90864.1 /90241.2 /9020.1 /90
A. Khusanov18761371 min322.1 /90332.2 /9020.1 /90523.4 /90151 /9040.3 /90
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Manchester City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Haaland n 874
0.83/2
0.63/1
—
N. O'Reilly n 866.1
15/1
0.95/0
R. Gravenberch
P. Foden n 864
1.14/1
1.86/3
—
T. Reijnders n 859.1
0.84/0
0.83/1
—
Bernardo Silva n 880.5
26/4
1.56/2
A. Mac Allister
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Manchester City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Haaland n 874
0.53/0
N. O'Reilly n 866.1
1.56/2
P. Foden n 864
0.73/1
T. Reijnders n 859.1
00/0
Bernardo Silva n 880.5
2.16/5
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Manchester City Attacking

Manchester City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
E. Haaland37792930 min290.9 /9060.2 /901113.4 /90662 /90280.9 /90130.4 /90
Omar Marmoush1349637 min20.3 /9010.1 /90142 /9071 /90101.4 /90111.6 /90
A. Elanga14545 min12 /9000 /9024 /9012 /9000 /9024 /90
J. Willock14545 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012 /9000 /90
Y. Wissa14545 min00 /9000 /9012 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
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Manchester City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Haaland n 874
25/3
0.93/1
N. O'Reilly n 866.1
15/1
0.53/0
P. Foden n 864
1.25/2
0.21/0
T. Reijnders n 859.1
1.76/3
0.84/0
Bernardo Silva n 880.5
0.74/1
0.11/0
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Manchester City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 4 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Haaland n 874
0.32/0
0.21/0
N. O'Reilly n 866.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
P. Foden n 864
00/0
00/0
T. Reijnders n 859.1
0.42/0
00/0
Bernardo Silva n 880.5
00/0
0.43/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LiverpoolManchester City
47%Possession53%
1.21Expected goals (xG)2.75
15Shots17
4Shots on target7
8Shots off target6
3Blocked shots4
9Shots inside the box9
5Corners4
6Offsides2
13Fouls16
2Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
5Saves3
390Passes465
78%Pass accuracy85%

Liverpool Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Alisson Becker90000000Y6.9
D. Szoboszlai90103212R7.6
I. Konaté9000000406.7
V. van Dijk90000011Y6
R. Gravenberch9000101207
A. Mac Allister9000112006.5
Mohamed Salah9000402106.6
F. Wirtz9000001206.2
H. Ekitike9000201106.9
M. Kerkez8900000206
C. Gakpo8500003207.2
C. Jones sub2000000006.3
F. Chiesa sub1100110006.3

Manchester City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Donnarumma9000000007.3
Matheus Nunes9000001107.3
M. Guéhi90001101Y7.2
R. Aït-Nouri9000211106.9
Bernardo Silva90101120Y7.6
Rodri9000003407
N. O'Reilly9000000506.7
E. Haaland90113330Y7.3
A. Semenyo8900211106.2
A. Khusanov6100100006.3
Omar Marmoush61001030Y5.9
Rúben Dias sub2900100006.7
R. Cherki sub2900100206.7
N. Aké sub900001006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Liverpool v Manchester City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LiverpoolDWLWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 3.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Manchester CityLWWDW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Liverpool 2 · 2 draws · Manchester City 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2025-11-09 Manchester City 3–0 Liverpool
  • 2025-02-23 Manchester City 0–2 Liverpool
  • 2024-12-01 Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City
  • 2024-03-10 Liverpool 1–1 Manchester City
  • 2023-11-25 Manchester City 1–1 Liverpool
  • 2023-04-01 Manchester City 4–1 Liverpool
League standing · 2025/26
Liverpool#5 pos60 pts38 pl+10 GD
Manchester City#2 pos78 pts38 pl+42 GD
Goals per game
Liverpool scored1.66
Manchester City scored2.03
Liverpool conceded1.39
Manchester City conceded0.92

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Liverpool 1.27 xG from 15 shots, Manchester City 2.41 from 16. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Hugo Ekitike 55' · 0.59 xGErling Haaland 1' · 0.46 xGMohamed Salah 88' · 0.13 xGRayan Ait Nouri 96' · 0.12 xGMohamed Salah 45' · 0.09 xGAbduqodir Khusanov 8' · 0.09 xGOmar Marmoush 21' · 0.09 xGFlorian Wirtz 64' · 0.08 xGHugo Ekitike 52' · 0.06 xGMathis Cherki 104' · 0.06 xGErling Haaland 33' · 0.06 xGAntoine Semenyo 23' · 0.06 xGMohamed Salah 70' · 0.05 xGMohamed Salah 25' · 0.05 xGAntoine Semenyo 55' · 0.04 xGMarc Guehi 21' · 0.04 xGRodri 40' · 0.04 xGFederico Chiesa 94' · 0.03 xGHugo Ekitike 30' · 0.03 xGMohamed Salah 27' · 0.03 xGAlexis Mac Allister 98' · 0.02 xGAntoine Semenyo 4' · 0.02 xGRodri 13' · 0.02 xGRyan Gravenberch 66' · 0.02 xGOmar Marmoush 40' · 0.02 xGDominik Szoboszlai 86' · 0.02 xGRúben Dias 63' · 0.02 xGDominik Szoboszlai 51' · 0.01 xGErling Haaland 92' · 0.76 xG · goalBernardo Silva 83' · 0.51 xG · goalDominik Szoboszlai 73' · 0.04 xG · goal
Liverpool (attacking right)Manchester City (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Liverpool1511.27
Manchester City1622.41

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Manchester City led on xG, 0.89 to 0.20. At full time, Manchester City led on xG, 2.41 to 1.27, 0.76 of it from a penalty. The widest gap was 1.14 xG to Manchester City, in the 104th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.41.200′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Liverpool 73 minGoal - Manchester City 83 minGoal - Manchester City 92 min
Liverpool 1.27 xGManchester City 2.41 xGdots = goals · 31 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Manchester City?
In their last 6 meetings, Liverpool won 2, Manchester City won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Liverpool and Manchester City?
Recent form — Liverpool 3W 1D 1L; Manchester City 3W 1D 1L.

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