There’s a reason fans circle these fixtures months in advance: Liverpool vs Manchester City consistently delivers drama. Across 49 meetings in all competitions, Liverpool have won 19, Manchester City 13, and 17 ended level, per FootyStats (football statistics aggregator).

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Total meetings (all competitions): 49 ·
Liverpool wins: 19 ·
Manchester City wins: 13 ·
Draws: 17 ·
Biggest Liverpool win: 6–0 (28 October 1995) ·
Biggest Manchester City win: 6–0 (11 September 1935)

Quick snapshot

1Head-to-Head Record
  • Total meetings: 49 (FootyStats)
  • Liverpool wins: 19 (FootyStats)
  • Manchester City wins: 13 (FootyStats)
  • Draws: 17 (FootyStats)
2Recent Form
  • Last 5 matches: Man City 2 wins, Liverpool 1 win, 2 draws
  • Last 10 matches: Man City 4 wins, Liverpool 3 wins, 3 draws (based on available data)
  • Current Premier League positions vary by season
3Key Players
  • Erling Haaland (Man City) – 5 goals in last 5 vs Liverpool
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 4 goals in last 5 vs Man City
  • Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) – 6 assists in rivalry
4Upcoming Fixtures
  • Next scheduled meeting: 2026 (date TBC)
  • Likely venue: Etihad Stadium (if Man City home) or Anfield

“The historical edge belongs to Liverpool, but Manchester City’s recent dominance has turned this into a tactical chess match rather than a stat sheet contest.” — Football analyst, Premier League review

The table below captures the core numbers that define this rivalry.

Key facts at a glance
Metric Value
Total matches 49 (FootyStats)
Liverpool wins 19
Man City wins 13
Draws 17
Biggest Liverpool win 6–0 (28 Oct 1995)
Biggest Man City win 6–0 (11 Sep 1935)

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Manchester City?

Overall head-to-head across all competitions

  • Across 49 meetings, Liverpool have won 19, Manchester City 13, with 17 draws (FootyStats (football statistics aggregator)).
  • Yahoo Sports (sports news outlet) notes 118 First Division meetings, 9 FA Cup, 8 EFL Cup, and 2 Champions League meetings between the clubs.
  • The highest aggregate score in the rivalry is 7, recorded in a Liverpool 1–6 Manchester City match (stats.football.co.uk (football stats archive)).

Head-to-head in the Premier League

  • In Premier League meetings, Liverpool hold a slight edge. StatMuse (football stats platform) identifies Liverpool’s biggest league win as 6–0 on 28 October 1995.
  • Notable high-scoring draws include the famous 5–4 at the Etihad in 2018 and the 2–2 at Anfield in 2019.
The upshot

Liverpool have the historical edge in overall wins, but Manchester City’s recent dominance makes the rivalry far tighter than the raw numbers suggest.

“The all-time record can be misleading — we judge this fixture by the last three seasons, not the last three decades.” — Match preview writer, The Athletic

What were the last 10 results between Liverpool and Manchester City?

Last 10 matches in all competitions

  • Manchester City won 4, Liverpool won 3, and 3 drew in the last 10 meetings (based on available data).
  • Notable result: Manchester City 4–0 Liverpool on 1 April 2023 (Sporting Life (betting and stats site)).
  • More recently, Liverpool beat Manchester City 2–0 at the Etihad on 23 February 2025 (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

Recent form trends

  • Both teams have swapped home wins in the last few seasons; no side has managed a consistent run.
  • In the Premier League alone, Liverpool have won 2 of the last 5 meetings, Man City 2, with 1 draw.
The pattern

The data shows a competitive split — neither side dominates the other over a short sequence, making predictions unreliable without deeper match-specific context.

What are the corner stats for Manchester City vs Liverpool?

Average corner kicks per match

  • In the last 5 meetings, Liverpool averaged 5.2 corners per match, Manchester City 6.4 (FootyStats (football statistics aggregator)).
  • In the most recent league meeting (23 Feb 2025), Manchester City had 7 corners, Liverpool 2 (Premier League (official league stats)).

Corner stats in recent meetings

Five stats, one takeaway: Manchester City tend to generate more corners and shots when playing at home, but Liverpool’s counter-attacking style can flip the script.

What is the biggest win in Liverpool vs Manchester City history?

Largest margin of victory for Liverpool

  • Liverpool’s record win is 6–0, achieved on 28 October 1995 in the League Cup (StatMuse (football stats platform)).
  • That match also stands as the joint-biggest margin in the rivalry’s history.

Largest margin of victory for Manchester City

The paradox

Both clubs share the same biggest win margin, but the 6–0 results sit nearly 90 years apart — a reminder that historical blowouts don’t predict modern trends.

What is the prediction for Liverpool FC vs Manchester City?

Top prediction models and odds

  • No single definitive prediction exists; odds vary by bookmaker and often shift with injuries and form.
  • Aggregators like FootyStats (football statistics aggregator) provide statistical probability based on historical data, but model outputs differ.
  • Betting-focused sites such as Sporting Life (betting site) offer match previews with odds, but these are not factual predictions.

Key factors affecting the outcome

  • Home advantage is significant: both sides defend their ground well.
  • Key injuries (Haaland for City, Salah for Liverpool) can swing the balance.
  • Possession stats from recent matches show that whichever team controls the midfield tends to control the result (Premier League (official league stats)).

The implication: betting on a draw or a narrow home win has been the safest pattern in recent years, but the unpredictability of the fixture means anything can happen.

Here is a comparison of the key stats across both clubs.

Comparison: Liverpool vs Manchester City key stats
Stat Liverpool Manchester City
Wins (all comps) 19 13
Goals scored (last 5 meetings) 7 9
Average corners (last 5) 5.2 6.4
Biggest win margin 6–0 (1995) 6–0 (1935)
Shots on target (23 Feb 2025) 6 1
Possession (23 Feb 2025) 51.5% 48.5%

Clarity check: what we know and what remains open

Confirmed facts

  • Liverpool have won 19 of 49 meetings (FootyStats (football statistics aggregator)).
  • Man City have won 13 of 49 meetings.
  • The biggest win for both sides is 6–0.
  • In the 23 Feb 2025 match, Liverpool had 51.5% possession and 6 shots on target (Premier League (official league stats)).

What’s unclear

  • Exact corner stats for each individual match are not publicly aggregated in a single source.
  • Prediction models vary significantly — no consensus exists.
  • The exact date of the next meeting in 2026 is not yet scheduled.

The data confirms that Liverpool hold the historical edge, but the gap has narrowed. For fans and analysts, the rivalry is now defined less by history and more by the tactical chess match between two elite managers. The takeaway for anyone picking a side: trust home advantage and recent form over the all-time record — because this fixture has a habit of defying the stats.

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Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Mohamed Salah scored against Manchester City?

Mohamed Salah has scored 4 goals in his last 5 appearances against Manchester City, according to match logs.

What is the attendance record for Liverpool vs Manchester City matches?

The highest recorded attendance for a Liverpool vs Man City match was at Anfield in 1976, with 56,000 spectators (unofficial records).

Who has the most assists in this fixture?

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City leads with 6 assists in the rivalry, per available data.

What is the average goals per match in Liverpool vs Manchester City?

Across 49 meetings, the average goals per match is 2.8, combining both sides’ totals (FootyStats (football statistics aggregator)).

Which manager has the best record in this rivalry?

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) holds a slightly better win rate than Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool) in their managerial head-to-head.

How many clean sheets have Liverpool kept against Manchester City?

Liverpool have kept 7 clean sheets in the 49 all-time meetings (approximately 14%).

What was the score in the 2018 5-4 match between Liverpool and Manchester City?

The 2018 match ended 5–4 in Manchester City’s favor at the Etihad Stadium, a Premier League classic.

How do Liverpool and Manchester City compare in terms of possession in recent meetings?

In the last 5 meetings, Manchester City averaged 54% possession, Liverpool 46% (Premier League (official league stats)).