Line-up confirmed Manchester City x Liverpool: where to watch live in the Premier League

Manchester City and Liverpool face each other this Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, in the 11th round of the Premier League. The clash brings together second place, with 19 points, against third, with 18 points, looking to get closer to leader Arsenal. The match takes place under the whistle of Chris Kavanagh, who averages 0.08 cards per game this season.

The teams arrive motivated by recent victories. Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 in the previous round, while Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0. Both teams are looking to consolidate their positions in the table after irregular performances at the start of the competition.

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Confirmed lineups were released about an hour before kickoff, adjusting for absences due to injuries. The focus is on duels such as Phil Foden against Mohamed Salah, based on performances from recent games.

The live broadcast is available to the Brazilian public on streaming platforms and closed TV, guaranteeing broad access to the event.

Initial team formations

Manchester Cityy adopts a 4-3-3 formation for the duel. Pep Guardiola’s team prioritizes ball possession and quick transitions.

In goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma takes the position. The defense has Matheus Nunes on the right flank, Rúben Dias and Josko Gvardiol in the middle, and Nico O’Reilly on the left.

The midfield brings together Bernardo Silva, Nico González and Phil Foden, responsible for creation. In attack, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku form the attacking trio.

Liverpool opts for 4-2-3-1, a formation that balances defense and counterattacks. Arne Slot adjusts the team to explore spaces on the flanks.

Georgiy Mamardashvili defends the arc. Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson make up the defensive line.

Individual highlights from the match

Phil Foden leads Manchester City in assists in the Premier League, with 78 creative in recent games. Mohamed Salah responds for Liverpool, scoring five goals in the competition.

Erling Haaland seeks to break goal drought at home. The Norwegian has scored three times in the last five duels, but faces a solid defense from the visitors.

• Foden: 74 technique and 54 tactics.
• Salah: 82 technique and 86 creativity.
• Haaland: Focus on submissions, averaging 2.5 per match.

Virgil van Dijk organizes Liverpool’s defense, with a 90% accuracy rate on long passes. BerNardo Silva, at City, stands out in dribbling, completing 71% of his attempts.

These direct confrontations set the pace of the game, especially in midfield.

Recent history between rivals

The teams met twice in the last Premier League season. Liverpool won 2-0 in February 2025 at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City fought back with a 1-1 draw at Anfield in December 2024. In total, they have played 198 games, with 95 wins for the Reds and 50 for the Citizens.

The balance persists in the last five matches, with two draws and three alternating wins. Average goals are 2.8 per match.

These numbers indicate intense duels, with ball possession divided by 52% for City at home.

Absences and substitutions available

Injuries impact both teams. At Manchester City, Mateo Kovačić is out due to a muscle injury, and Abdukodir Khusanov is not confirmed to be present.

Liverpool are dealing with major absences: Alisson, in goal, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong and Stefan Bajčetić, all injured. These absences force adjustments in the rotation.

Replacements include James Trafford and John Stones for City, with attacking options like Savinho and Omar Marmoush. At Liverpool, Wataru Endo and Cody Gakpo come on as substitutes.

• City: Rico Lewis and Tijjani Reijnders as alternatives in the middle.
• Liverpool: Federico Chiesa and Alexander Isak for the attack.

These changes maintain depth in the casts.

Stream options in Brazil

The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on a closed channel, from 1pm. Disney+ offers simultaneous streaming, with access via subscription.

Prime Video also shows the game, expanding choices for viewers. Platforms cover the event with narration in Portuguese.

These services record high audiences for Premier League classics, with more than 2 million hits for similar duels.