Liverpool prepares for Manchester City amid international break disruptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Liverpool is gearing up to face Manchester City next Sunday as the international break continues. Key players Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo left their national teams early due to injuries, raising concerns for the Reds. Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz excelled in his first start for Germany, scoring a goal and providing an assist under coach Jurgen Klopp. The Premier League also announced that Manchester City has been found guilty of serious breaches of financial rules, adding to the pre-match narrative as the league prepares for the return of club football.
- •Liverpool faces Manchester City next Sunday, October 8.
- •Wirtz impressed in his debut for Germany with a goal and an assist.
- •Isak and Gakpo left international duty early due to injuries.
- •Manchester City found guilty of 114 out of 115 financial charges.
- •Premier League action resumes next weekend after the international break.
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