Liverpool and Manchester City are set to renew their fierce rivalry this Sunday in a high-stakes Premier League encounter at Anfield. While historical records suggest Liverpool often holds the upper hand in this fixture, recent form heavily favors the visitors. Manchester City currently tops the league table with 15 points, sitting six clear of sixth-placed Liverpool, despite ongoing scrutiny over serious financial breach charges.
Sunday’s match marks the 202nd meeting between the two clubs across all competitions. Liverpool leads the head-to-head record with 95 victories, while City has secured 53 wins, with 53 matches ending in draws.
Reflecting on the historic clashes that have defined this rivalry, here are five standout encounters:
Liverpool 4-3 Manchester City (January 14, 2018)
In a seven-goal thriller at Anfield, Liverpool showcased their attacking prowess. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opened the scoring early, followed by a devastating eight-minute second-half spell from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, and Mohamed Salah that made it 4-1. Although Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan scored late goals for City, Liverpool held on. The result ended City’s unbeaten run that season, but City went on to win the title with a record 100 points, while Liverpool finished fourth.
Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City (April 13, 2014)
Played on the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, a 10-man Liverpool side defeated City in a dramatic title-race clash. After Raheem Sterling and Martin Skrtel gave Liverpool an early lead, David Silva and a Glen Johnson own goal leveled the score. Philippe Coutinho then scored the winner with 12 minutes remaining, capitalizing on a mistake by Vincent Kompany. Despite the victory, City won the league that season by two points.
Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool (January 3, 2019)
Sergio Aguero gave City the lead before Firmino equalized. Leroy Sane then secured the win for the hosts in the 72nd minute, ending Liverpool’s 20-game unbeaten streak. City’s victory reduced their deficit at the top to four points, and they eventually claimed the title by a single point over Liverpool.
Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City (November 10, 2019)
In the first season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Liverpool thrashed the title holders 3-1 at Anfield. Goals from Fabinho, Salah, and Mane highlighted the performance, with Fabinho’s stunning 25-yard strike being the moment of the match. The win established an eight-point lead for Liverpool, who went on to win the league with 99 points, 18 clear of City.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City (April 4, 2018)
In the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, Liverpool dominated the opening half-hour with three goals. Salah, Mane, and Oxlade-Chamberlain were on the scoresheet, with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s powerful long-range effort standing out as a highlight. Liverpool advanced to the final, where they were defeated by Real Madrid.
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