Manchester City Starting XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Manchester City Starting XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Manchester City Predicted XI vs Liverpool as Erling Haaland Returns for Anfield Test Manchester City head to Anfield with the biggest team news centred on Erling Haaland, and the answer is simple. He is fit, available and expected to start against Liverpool. Enzo Maresca had a concern after Haaland limped off during Norway duty, but it has not developed into anything serious. The update from the City boss was clear: “He’s good. He went to Marbella, had two or three days off, played golf. Had some recovery. He’s ready for Anfield.” He added, “He’s good, the players are thinking: international teams, some days off and go again. He was good.” That matters. Haaland remains the reference point in this Manchester City attack and his record in big games means there was never going to be much appetite for caution if he was anywhere near full fitness. He also has history in this fixture after scoring a stoppage-time penalty winner away at Liverpool last season. Antoine Semenyo boost for Manchester City Antoine Semenyo is also expected to be involved from the start. There has been no formal declaration on his condition, but training on Thursday strongly indicated that the issue which forced him to withdraw from Ghana duty has eased. Barring a late setback, he should keep his place. That leaves the final attacking spot as a real selection call. Jeremy Doku is fit again and pushing hard to start, which puts Iliman N’Diaye under pressure. Doku brings more direct running, more chaos and more speed, which may sway the decision for a game of this profile. Midfield call could shape Anfield contest The more interesting question is in midfield. Rayan Cherki offers creativity in the No 10 role, while Ayyoub Bouaddi would give City more balance if Maresca wants Enzo Fernandez pushed further forward alongside Elliot Anderson. Phil Foden is unavailable as he serves the last game of his suspension. Nico O’Reilly remains a doubt after missing training following his withdrawal from the England squad. Predicted Manchester City XI vs Liverpool Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol; Fernandez, Anderson; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland For Manchester City, the core of the side looks settled. The real debate is about the margins, and against Liverpool at Anfield, those margins usually decide everything.