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Team news: Everton and Manchester City
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
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Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Everton and Manchester City on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Everton v Manchester City has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Everton's referees and Manchester City's referees, the VAR overturns in Everton and Manchester City games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
Sky Sports has picked it to show live, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Everton v Manchester City on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Everton, and around 3,000 Manchester City fans are housed in the North Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Everton v Manchester City hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Hill Dickinson Stadium, booked directly with Everton's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Everton hospitality guide covers the lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Everton's official pages before booking.
Getting to Hill Dickinson Stadium
Hill Dickinson Stadium is in Liverpool. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Everton away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Everton last beat Ipswich Town 1-0. Manchester City last beat Sunderland 5-3. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Etihad Stadium: Manchester City v Everton →
Common questions
When is the game?
Tuesday 29 December at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Manchester City fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the North Stand at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. Sky Sports is showing it live in the UK, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.