Liverpool vs Manchester City predictions, watch live streaming online, TV channel, team news, line-ups, betting tips, odds – Uefa Champions League 2017-18 preview

Liverpool this week welcome Manchester City to Anfield looking to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in a decade.

The Reds are the only team to beat City in the Premier League this season, a remarkable 4-3 victory in January, but will be aware of the need to build a firm first-leg advantage on home soil.

Both teams strolled into the quarter-finals, scoring a combined 10 goals against Porto and Basel in last-16 ties, but now face their toughest tests in Europe this season.

Scroll down for Standard Sport’s comprehensive preview…

Start time

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm on Wednesday, April 4.

TV and live online coverage

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting from 7pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.

Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 6.30pm with Standard Sport’s live blog.

Live Updates

@label

New updates availableRefresh

Can’t see the live blog? Click here for the desktop version.

Team news

Liverpool hope to welcome back Emre Can (back) after further assessment on Sunday, having sat out the win over Crystal Palace.

However, Joe Gomez (ankle) is expected to miss the game and the extent of Adam Lallana’s hamstring injury is yet to be determined.

John Stones (head), Fabian Delph (knock) and Sergio Aguero (knee) are all in contention to return for Manchester City, but Benjamin Mendy (knee) remains out.

Aymeric Laporte played left-back against Everton, and impressed, though Danilo will be pushing for a start should Delph not be fit to start.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool starting XI: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Milner; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can; Salah, Firmino, Mane

Manchester City starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Kompany, Danilo; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Silva; Sterling, Jesus, Sane

Head to head

Prediction

Betting odds (via betfair, UK users only)

Betting tips (subject to change)