Liverpool – Manchester City
What is liverpool – manchester city?
Key facts
Liverpool–Manchester City is an inter-city football rivalry between the English professional clubs Liverpool and Manchester City, who play at Anfield and the Etihad Stadium respectively. The first meeting was on 16 September 1893, and the latest listed was on 4 April 2026. In the all-time series, Liverpool leads with 95 wins, 53 draws, and 53 losses.
Context
The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City is one of the most prominent in English football. The head-to-head record can vary depending on the source and the date, as matches are played regularly. Some sources count only league matches, while others include all competitions. This rivalry is distinct from the broader Liverpool–Manchester rivalry between the two cities. [1] [2]
Documented claims
- The rivalry is described as an inter-city rivalry in English professional football. [1]
- The first meeting listed is in the Football League Second Division. [1]
- The latest meeting listed is a FA Cup match. [1]
- UEFA’s head-to-head page shows Liverpool and Manchester City have met in the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool winning both matches. [2]
Questions and answers
Do Liverpool fans like Manchester City?
The rivalry is intense, and fans generally do not like each other, but specific feelings are not detailed in the sources.
What is Liverpool's worst enemy?
The sources do not specify a 'worst enemy', but the rivalry with Manchester City is a major one in English football. [1]
Are Manchester and Liverpool close together?
The sources do not provide the distance between the cities, but they are both in North West England.
How did Liverpool lose to Man City?
The latest meeting listed was on 4 April 2026, but the sources do not provide the score or details of that match. [1]
Sources
- Liverpool v Man City: Salah's incredible record, Ekitike ... — liverpoolfc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Liverpool-Man City Head-to-head | History — uefa.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)