Over the years, Man City has been a happy fixture for Liverpool, and with another huge fixture between the two north west clubs, let’s look at the history of Liverpool’s most successful managers against Man City in League play, with a minimum of 10 games played.
Over the years in, League play, the teams have faced each other on 177 occasions. The Reds have claimed 84 victories, with Man City winning 46 matches. There have also been 47 draws between the clubs.
Let's take a look at the most successful Liverpool managers against Manchester City all-time.
4. Bill Shankly
Played – 18
Won – 8
Drawn – 7
Loss – 3
Win Rate - 44%
The man who is the reason Liverpool is what it is, a powerhouse.
In the old First Division, Liverpool were an ever-present in Shankly’s time in charge, the same cannot be said for Man City.
However, due to the time Shankly spent at Liverpool, he still faced City on 18 occasions. 18 matches is the most times any manager has faced Man City.
Shankly’s time saw some big wins over Man City, but it was his last game against the Manchester club, which saw The Reds’ biggest win.
A 4-0 win in April 1974 helped Liverpool to a runners-up place as Leeds won the league that year. Interestingly Man United were relegated that season.