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Is Liverpool vs Manchester City on TV? Channel, Kick-Off Time and How to Watch Premier League Clash
Everything you need to know ahead of the crucial Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.
Will Castle Sunday 08 February 2026 08:10 GMT (Getty Images)
Manchester City are in serious peril of seeing their Premier League title challenge slip away as they travel to Liverpool for a must-win clash this weekend. The stakes could not be higher for Pep Guardiola's side, who find themselves six points adrift of league leaders Arsenal after a disappointing draw at Tottenham last week.
Title Race Tensions Mount for City
City's title hopes suffered a significant blow when they were held by Tottenham in a match that seemed firmly in their control at half-time. Thomas Frank's struggling Spurs side were two goals down and appeared lifeless, only for a dramatic second-half comeback spearheaded by Dominic Solanke to deprive City of two invaluable points. This result has left City trailing Arsenal by a considerable margin, with the Gunners now hoping that Liverpool – their title rivals from last season – can do them another huge favour in this season's championship race.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have found form at possibly the worst time for Manchester City. The Reds emphatically ended a five-game winless run in the league with a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle last week. Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool appear to be hitting their stride just as City face this critical away fixture.
Broadcast Information for Liverpool vs Manchester City
Liverpool's clash with Manchester City kicks off at 4:30pm GMT on Sunday 8 February at Anfield. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with comprehensive coverage starting at 4pm. Subscribers can also stream the action online via the NOWTV platform. For those without a Sky subscription, a NOWTV Day Pass is available for purchase, providing access to watch the match without a long-term commitment.
Team News and Injury Concerns
Both teams enter this high-stakes encounter dealing with significant injury concerns that could impact their starting line-ups. Liverpool are potentially without five first-team players, with the biggest question mark surrounding defender Joe Gomez. Gomez has missed the last two games with a hip problem sustained in a collision with goalkeeper Alisson during the Bournemouth match, but there remains a possibility he could return this weekend.
Jeremie Frimpong is confirmed out for the next couple of weeks, while Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined with longer-term issues. Deadline day signing Jeremy Jacquet will not be available for this match, as he is scheduled to arrive at the club in the summer.
Manchester City are also grappling with their own injury crisis. Defenders Josko Gvardiol and John Stones are both ruled out, while Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic and Savio are considered doubts for the Anfield fixture.
Predicted Starting Line-Ups
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland.
This fixture promises to be a pivotal moment in the Premier League title race, with Manchester City desperately needing three points to keep their championship hopes alive, while Liverpool will be looking to build on their recent resurgence and potentially derail their rivals' ambitions.
