Liverpool v Manchester City: Premier League Matchweek 6 Preview
The Premier League returns after a 19-day international break, and matchweek 6 is headlined by Liverpool v Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday 11 October, 16:30 BST (23:30 GMT+8). Manchester City arrive perfect from five matches on 15 points; Liverpool sit sixth on 9. Ten fixtures run from Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October, and every kick-off time is listed below with the table after matchweek 5.
Key takeaways
- Liverpool v Manchester City is Sunday 11 October, 16:30 BST (23:30 GMT+8) at Anfield, with Chris Kavanagh refereeing.
- Manchester City lead the table on 15 points from five wins, scoring 14 with a goal difference of +8.
- Liverpool sit sixth on 9 points with two wins, three draws and no defeats.
- Erling Haaland leads the scoring charts with five goals; Liverpool's Alexander Isak has four.
- All ten fixtures run 10 to 12 October, with four Saturday games kicking off at 15:00 BST.
Liverpool v Manchester City at a glance
Everything needed to plan the round in one place: the fixture, the venue, the refereeing team, and where both clubs sit in the table after five rounds.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Headline fixture | Liverpool v Manchester City |
| Date and kick-off | Sunday 11 October 2026, 16:30 BST (23:30 GMT+8) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Referee | Chris Kavanagh (VAR: Andy Madley) |
| City position | 1st, 15 points, goal difference +8 |
| Liverpool position | 6th, 9 points, goal difference +3 |
| Top scorers | Haaland 5 goals, Isak 4 goals |
| Rounds played | 5 of 38 |
Premier League matchweek 6 fixtures and kick-off times
All ten matchweek 6 fixtures, with British Summer Time first and the GMT+8 conversion underneath for readers in Asia. Times were cross-checked against published fixture lists rather than taken from a single source, and the Sunday headline game is the one to plan around: a 16:30 BST start lands at 23:30 in GMT+8.
| Date | Fixture | BST | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 | Arsenal v Leeds United | 12:30 | 19:30 |
| Sat 10 | Aston Villa v Brentford | 15:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat 10 | Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth | 15:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat 10 | Ipswich Town v Fulham | 15:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat 10 | Sunderland v Brighton | 15:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat 10 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | 17:30 | 00:30 (+1) |
| Sun 11 | Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest | 14:00 | 21:00 |
| Sun 11 | Hull City v Everton | 14:00 | 21:00 |
| Sun 11 | Liverpool v Manchester City | 16:30 | 23:30 |
| Mon 12 | Coventry City v Newcastle United | 20:00 | 03:00 (+1) |
Liverpool v Manchester City: what this match decides
Anfield hosts the round’s biggest fixture on Sunday evening, and the two teams arrive from opposite ends of the table. Manchester City have won all five matches and scored 14 times, with a goal difference of +8. Liverpool have 9 points from five with two wins, three draws and no defeats, the latest a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth. A City win would extend a perfect start in front of Liverpool’s own crowd; a Liverpool win would put the leaders under pressure for the first time this season.
The scorers to watch are the two players leading the division: Erling Haaland has five goals from five matches, and Liverpool’s Alexander Isak has four. Both sides took players away on international duty during the 19-day break, and Liverpool could be without Isak and Cody Gakpo depending on how they have come back from their national-team fixtures. Officiating is confirmed: Chris Kavanagh is the referee with Andy Madley on VAR.
What each team brings
City’s 14 goals in five matches is the best attacking return in the division, and their +8 goal difference is level with Newcastle’s. Liverpool’s +3 from nine points is a smaller number but a different profile: they have not conceded in a way that lets games away, and the 1-0 at Bournemouth was exactly the result that keeps a title race within reach. The gap in this fixture is therefore less about who scores more than about who concedes first.
The two scorers to watch
Haaland is the division’s leading scorer on five goals from five and will be the name on City’s shirts this weekend. Isak has four for Liverpool and is the one to watch in the opening half hour: if he starts and is at full pace, Liverpool’s chance of forcing an early lead rises sharply. The supporting cast matters too, because both sides return from a 19-day break and the version of each player that shows up on Sunday is not always the version that finished matchweek 5.
Referee and VAR
Officiating for the headline fixture is confirmed: Chris Kavanagh is the referee, with Andy Madley on VAR. Expect a tight first half rather than an open one — which is why the numbers before kick-off matter more than usual this round.
Premier League table after matchweek 5
Manchester City lead the table on 15 points, with Arsenal second on 12 and Brighton third on 10. Four clubs sit on 9 points — Brentford, Leeds United, Liverpool and Everton — with Hull City and Newcastle United on 8 immediately below them. Chelsea have slipped to tenth on 7 and Tottenham sit bottom on 2, so this round matters far more at the bottom of the table than at the top.
The goal difference column explains why four teams on 9 points are not in the same race. Brentford are on +6 from five matches, Leeds United and Liverpool are both on +3, and Newcastle United’s +8 is level with the leaders on goal difference despite having only 8 points. Reading the table by points alone flatters City and understates how tight the middle of the division is.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
What matchweek 5 told us
The last round produced two statement results and one surprise. City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland was the highest-scoring game of matchweek 5 and took their tally to 14 goals. Brighton’s 3-0 win at Arsenal was the weekend’s surprise: Arsenal stay second on 12 points, but Brighton sit third on 10 and did it away from home against the club directly above them. Liverpool’s 1-0 away win at Bournemouth was narrow, and at nine points they remain six off the leaders. Spurs, bottom of the table, lost 2-3 at home to Aston Villa.
Across the ten matches 27 goals were scored, an average of 2.7 per game, from a single goalless draw and seven clean sheets. That is a division still finding its level after five rounds rather than one settled at the top: Manchester City’s 14 goals are the standout number, but four of the ten results went to the side playing away from home, and the four clubs level on 9 points have scored 16 goals between them. Expect more of the same at the weekend, which is why the table below is read as much on goal difference as on points.
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 5-3 | Sunderland |
| Arsenal | 0-3 | Brighton |
| Liverpool | 1-0 | AFC Bournemouth |
| Manchester United | 1-1 | Fulham |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2-3 | Aston Villa |
| Brentford | 3-0 | Chelsea |
| Everton | 1-0 | Ipswich Town |
| Nottingham Forest | 0-1 | Coventry City |
| Leeds United | 0-0 | Crystal Palace |
| Newcastle United | 2-1 | Hull City |
Players to watch this weekend
Beyond the headline game, matchweek 6 has its own scorers. Arsenal host Leeds United, where Leeds arrive unbeaten in five under Daniel Farke after a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. Brighton, who have just beaten Arsenal away, travel to Sunderland. Manchester United and Tottenham both need points: United drew 1-1 with Fulham, and Spurs lost 2-3 at home. The Sunday evening kick-off at Anfield and the Monday night finale are the two most likely to change the shape of the table by the end of the round.
The scoring charts give the round its headline names. Erling Haaland has five goals from five matches, the best return in the division so far, and he will be marked closely at Anfield. Alexander Isak has four and needs a serviceable left foot to keep Liverpool’s chances up. Both were away on international duty during the 19-day break, and Liverpool could be without Isak and Cody Gakpo depending on how they have come back from their national-team fixtures — the kind of detail that decides a preview in this division.
One squad-level note for anyone shopping the shirts for this round: several clubs changed their kit designs for 2026/27, and this weekend’s fixtures are the first competitive tests of the new home and away options. A shirt that looked like last season’s design in a shop window may not be the one on the pitch on Sunday afternoon, so check the season label before buying.
Four of the six Saturday fixtures kick off together at 15:00, so the round unpacks in two bites: an early block that tells you little about the table, then a Sunday where two games start at 14:00 before the headline fixture closes the day at 16:30. Liverpool v Manchester City is the last of them, which means the table you see on Monday morning is the most complete version of the round you will get all week.
Shirts for matchweek 6
If you are heading to Anfield or following the round from home, the shirts for these clubs are the ones that sell out. Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle all have fan-version kits in the 2026/27 range, with sizes from youth XS through to adult XXL. Pick the kit by player name or by club, and check the size chart before ordering — a shirt that fits across the chest can still run long in the sleeve.
Two ordering habits save returns. First, measure a shirt you already own flat and compare it with the size chart rather than trusting your height alone; replica-style and fan-version cuts vary more between seasons than the size label suggests. Second, order the whole family in one go if you are buying youth sizes, because the youth chart runs on age and height rather than on the adult chest measurements. Both take under a minute and remove the most common reason a shirt goes straight back.
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Frequently asked questions about matchweek 6
When does Liverpool play Manchester City in matchweek 6?
Sunday 11 October 2026 at 16:30 BST, which is 23:30 in GMT+8. Anfield hosts it, and referee Chris Kavanagh is in charge with Andy Madley on VAR.
How many fixtures are in Premier League matchweek 6?
Ten. Saturday 10 October brings six, Sunday 11 October brings three, and Coventry City v Newcastle United closes the round on Monday 12 October.
Who is top of the Premier League table after matchweek 5?
Manchester City, on 15 points from five wins. Arsenal are second on 12, Brighton third on 10, and Liverpool sit sixth on 9 with a goal difference of +3.
Which players are the leading scorers this season?
Manchester City's Erling Haaland leads the scoring charts with five goals from five matches. Liverpool's Alexander Isak has four and is the other name on this weekend's watchlist.
What does postage cost for matchweek 6 orders?
Free Shipping on Orders Over €35 across Europe and to the US. Orders placed before the weekend arrive in time for the Sunday fixtures; the size guide covers chest, length and youth measurements.
Where can I buy Liverpool and Manchester City shirts for the 2026/27 season?
Both clubs are listed under their own collections, with the full Premier League range in one place. Sizes run from youth XS to adult XXL, and every order is covered by 30-day returns. Use the size guide before ordering — replica-style and fan-version cuts differ more between seasons than the label suggests.
Want every matchday preview before the weekend? The news blog carries the fixture list, the table position and the shirt links for each round, and the FAQ page answers the sizing and ordering questions in one place.
Sources
Fixture times, the table after matchweek 5 and the referee appointments were each cross-checked across more than one published source. The links below are the ones used:
- Premier League matchweek 6 fixture list and kick-off times (Khelworld fixture round-up)
- Matchweek 5 results and the table after five rounds (Score808 live scoresheet)
- Matchweek 6 referee appointments, Kavanagh for Liverpool v City (Zhibo8)
- Season restart, unbeaten Leeds, Isak and Gakpo fitness doubts (New National Star)
- Full round-up with UK and international broadcast times (Journalarta)