Egyptian Duel at Anfield: Marmoush vs Salah in City–Liverpool Showdown
8 February 2026
Lineups and Build-up
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush starts for Manchester City against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday night.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah captains Liverpool in this eagerly awaited clash in the 25th round of the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola sticks with Marmoush and Erling Haaland up front, flanked by Antoine Semenyo who arrived in the winter window.
City’s starting XI was set as follows: goalkeeper Donnarumma; defense featuring Nunez, Joshanov, Gojhei, and Ait-Nouri; midfield Rodrigo, Bernardo Silva, Ourioli; and Marmoush, Semenyo, Haaland in attack.
Liverpool’s XI featured a strong forward line and Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back, with Alisson in goal.
The visitors sit second in the table on 47 points, nine behind leaders Arsenal, while Liverpool occupy sixth place on 39.
Kick-off is set for 17:30 local time on February 8, 2026, as both teams chase momentum in a tight title race.
With Marmoush’s pace on the flank and Salah’s leadership, the contest promises pace, ingenuity, and a few tactical surprises from the winter arrivals.
Punchline: Marmoush runs so fast the ball files a speeding ticket.
Punchline: Salah nets and the crowd erupts like a stadium-wide confetti cannon, mostly in black and gold.
Standings and Stakes
The Premier League table has City in second on 47 points, Arsenal ahead, while Liverpool sit sixth on 39 points. A win here could tilt the title race and set up a dramatic finish to the season.
