Nine players could miss huge Liverpool vs Man City clash after four new injury blows

The very latest injury and team news from the Liverpool and Manchester City camps, one week ahead of the massive Premier League match at Anfield

Alexander Isak of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Cody Gakpo during the Premier League 2026/27 match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Bournemouth, England.

In-form Liverpool pair Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak could be doubts for the big game against Manchester City
Just seven days to go, people. While England were genuinely scintillating viewing in their 7-0 success in Croatia on Saturday night, this international break cannot come to an end soon enough.

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But at least there is an absolutely massive Liverpool match to come back to. A visit of Manchester City to Anfield has long been one of the most anticipated on the English football fixture calendar.

But the 4.30pm showdown next Sunday (October 11) has taken on greater significance given it will be the first game City will have played since the bombshell news that they have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 Premier League charges levelled at them.

The Reds, more than most clubs, will feel wronged by what the Etihad Stadium outfit – who maintain their innocence and have appealed against the verdict – have been found to have done.

So it would be no surprise if the atmosphere at Anfield is turned up a notch this time next week.

And the Liverpool players will need the support of the fans. After a Community Shield trouncing by Arsenal, City have started the new Premier League season exceptionally well, winning five out of five to sit top of the early table.