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Liverpool hosts Manchester City in Premier League clash at Anfield

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Liverpool hosts Manchester City in Premier League clash at Anfield

Summary

Liverpool is set to face Manchester City at Anfield in the Premier League on October 9. The Reds have garnered nine points from five matches and remain unbeaten this season. Manager Andoni Iraola aims to join Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan as Liverpool managers with six unbeaten league starts, though his team has drawn both home league matches so far. Manchester City arrives as the only club with maximum points in the season’s early weeks. This match follows City's recent penalty for breaching financial regulations across nine seasons. Manager Enzo Maresca expressed confidence that the situation won't distract the team during this key matchup.

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•Liverpool has nine points from five games and is unbeaten this season.
•Iraola aims for a unique milestone with potential unbeaten start.
•City holds maximum points and has won their last ten away games.
•This match is City's first after financial rule violations were confirmed.
•Both teams are under pressure for a strong performance.

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola targets unique milestone as Liverpool host troubled Man City

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Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in one of the Premier League’s standout fixtures this weekend.The Reds have collected nine points from five matches and are unbeaten this season.Andoni Irao...
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