""I have an idea on the line-up and try to see how they played lately, what we have to do, adjust some things, but it's not just Anfield, all big stages and big games always need big personalities," he said at Friday's press conference. "I've said many times it's not about the skills of the players in the first division and Premier League and the big leagues."
""Doubtful: Silva Suspended: None Form guide: WDWWL Bernardo Silva faces a late fitness test ahead of the trip to Merseyside. John Stones, meanwhile, has returned to first-team training but will not feature on Sunday. The Blues have a dire record at Anfield, and manager Pep Guardiola has called on his players to step up to the occasion as he seeks only his second win there as City boss."
An FA Premier League clash is scheduled at Anfield on Sunday 8 February 2026, with Liverpool managed by Arne Slot and Manchester City managed by Pep Guardiola. Liverpool's squad includes van Dijk, Salah and Szoboszlai, with Gomez doubtful and several injuries. City list Haaland, Foden and Bernardo Silva, with Kovacic and Gvardiol injured and Silva a late fitness doubt. John Stones has returned to first-team training but will not feature on Sunday. City have a poor recent record at Anfield. Guardiola called for players to display strong personalities and behavioural consistency in big stadiums and big games.
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