{"id":41557,"date":"2026-02-05T16:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/liverpool-vs-man-city-expected-slot-eleven-with-szoboszlai-continuing-at-right-back-but-one-key-change-expected\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:52:25","slug":"liverpool-vs-man-city-expected-slot-eleven-with-szoboszlai-continuing-at-right-back-but-one-key-change-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/liverpool-vs-man-city-expected-slot-eleven-with-szoboszlai-continuing-at-right-back-but-one-key-change-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Man City: Expected slot eleven with Szoboszlai continuing at right-back, but one key change expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/liverpool-vs-man-city-expected-slot-eleven-with-szoboszlai-continuing-at-right-back-but-one-key-change-expected\/#Liverpool_predict_Eleven_vs_Man_City\" >Liverpool predict Eleven vs Man City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/liverpool-vs-man-city-expected-slot-eleven-with-szoboszlai-continuing-at-right-back-but-one-key-change-expected\/#Form_comparison_Liverpool_vs_Manchester_City\" >Form comparison: Liverpool vs Manchester City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>On Sunday, Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in what is set to be an intense showdown between the Premier League&#8217;s best sides of the past decade.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Reds need a win to gain momentum heading into the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Man City cannot afford to drop any more points if they are to catch up with leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>Tensions are high on Merseyside and fans will be keen to witness it first hand. If you&#8217;d prefer to be there in person, check out our information on how to buy tickets for Liverpool vs. Manchester City.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_predict_Eleven_vs_Man_City\"><\/span>Liverpool predict Eleven vs Man City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo courtesy of Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Manager Arne Slott is expected to keep the same squad that beat Newcastle 4-1 last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to continue in his &#8216;reverse&#8217; role as right-back, filling in for the injured Jeremy Frimpong and Conor Bradley, and adding to the midfield presence in possession.<\/p>\n<p>The only defensive change we expect is the experienced Andy Robertson replacing Milos Kerkes for this game.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim Konate will partner Virgil van Dijk in the heart of defence, and is expected to link up with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenbirch.<\/p>\n<p>In attack, the partnership between Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike has been the talk of the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Ekitike, who scored twice against Newcastle, will start up front, flanked by the always reliable Mohamed Salah and the versatile Kodi Gakpo.<\/p>\n<p>GK: Alisson Becker<\/p>\n<p>RB: Dominik Szoboszlai<\/p>\n<p>CB: Ibrahima Konate<\/p>\n<p>CB: Virgil van Dijk<\/p>\n<p>LB: Andy Robertson<\/p>\n<p>CM:Ryan Gravenbirch<\/p>\n<p>CM: Alexis Mac Allister<\/p>\n<p>LW: Kodi Gakpo<\/p>\n<p>Morning: Florian Wirtz<\/p>\n<p>RW: Mohamed Salah<\/p>\n<p>st: Hugo Ekitike<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM-414x580.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM-630x882.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM-768x1075.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM-770x1078.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM-900x1260.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/formation_2_6_2026_-2_22_02-AM.jpg.webp 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liverpool predict eleven vs. Man City based on formation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_comparison_Liverpool_vs_Manchester_City\"><\/span>Form comparison: Liverpool vs Manchester City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both giants will enter this match with contrasting momentum. Liverpool found their rhythm in early 2026, but City suffered from an uncharacteristic inconsistency and a rare lack of goals from Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Liverpool best 6 (PL):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">W<\/b> 4-1 vs Newcastle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">L<\/b> 2-3 vs Bournemouth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 1-1 vs Burnley<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 0-0 vs Arsenal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 2-2 vs Fulham<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 0-0 vs Leeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Manchester City last six (PL):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 2-2 vs Spurs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">W<\/b> 2-0 vs Wolves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">L<\/b> 0-2 vs Man United<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 1-1 vs Brighton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D<\/b> 1-1 vs Chelsea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>City came from behind to win 3-0 in November, but Anfield has rarely been a good hunting ground for Josep Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds are expected to be far more threatening than they were at the Etihad, as Liverpool&#8217;s new style of attack is starting to take effect.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in what is set to be an intense showdown between the Premier League&#8217;s best sides of the past decade. 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