Liverpool vs Man City predicted line-ups: Wirtz could lead attack as Isak misses out

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Liverpool vs Man City predicted line-ups feature Florian Wirtz in attack for the hosts, who are without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday’s meeting at Anfield.

Kick-off is at 4.30pm BST on Sunday 11 October, with Liverpool seeking to halt City’s perfect Premier League start.

These are predicted teams, with the official starting line-ups still to be announced.

Liverpool vs Man City predicted line-ups

Liverpool could use Wirtz through the middle, supported by Víctor Muñoz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Bradley Barcola.

Jérémy Jacquet is expected to be available following his international injury concern. We previously reported on Jacquet’s return to Liverpool training.

Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Araújo, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Muñoz, Szoboszlai, Barcola; Wirtz.

Manchester City are expected to start Erling Haaland up front, with Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Jérémy Doku supporting him.

Man City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol; Enzo Fernández, Anderson; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

Isak and Gakpo ruled out

Liverpool’s official team news confirms Isak and Gakpo will miss the match, although Federico Chiesa could return.

Hugo Ekitiké, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley also feature on the club’s injury and availability list. City are without suspended Phil Foden.

Our Premier League team-news round-up covers the wider weekend’s selection issues.

What channel is Liverpool vs Man City on?

The match is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW.

See our Liverpool vs Man City TV guide for viewing details.

Chris Kavanagh is the referee.

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