Anfield awaits: Travelling to the UK to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City - the experience of a lifetime

If you’ve ever dreamt of standing in the shadow of Anfield’s towering Main Stand, scarf held high, and joining a chorus of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” as it echoes across Merseyside, you have a chance.

Seeing Liverpool FC up close, especially against title rivals like Manchester City, is more than just another game of football. It's an emotional rollercoaster, a bucket-list event, and a pilgrimage for any die-hard Red. And the best news is that getting tickets, even getting Liverpool vs. Manchester City tickets, is not impossible due to Hellotickets. Let's demystify it all - from flights to footy, and all the stops in between.

The magic of Liverpool vs Manchester City

Let's start with the biggest one. This one. Liverpool vs Man City. Slot vs Guardiola. Red vs Blue. This is the match that everyone puts in their calendar when the Premier League fixture list is released. Why? Because it's always electric. These two have been neck and neck for the league title for years now and have produced some of the most exhilarating football anyone can recall.

Whether it's Salah gliding past defenders with a grin on his face or Kevin De Bruyne selecting passes as if he's playing chess, every minute of this game feels like it matters. Add on top of that the atmosphere at Anfield - electrifying, passionate, unrestrainedly emotional - and you have the ingredients of an experience you will never, ever forget. If you're a Liverpool supporter, viewing this game live is not exciting - it's worship. It's reliving every test, every anthem, and for 90 minutes being a member of the beating heart of Liverpool Football Club.

Planning your visit to the UK

First things first: Arriving. Most international supporters travel to Manchester or London first and then take the train north to Liverpool. The closest if you can fly directly is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, but Manchester Airport is usually more preferable for long-distance flights - and it's only a 45-minute train journey to Liverpool Lime Street station. Easy peasy.

Once you arrive in Liverpool, you'll find the city is compact and walkable. You won't require a car - public transit, Ubers, and your own two feet are adequate.

Where to stay?

Stay in the centre. The Ropewalks or Georgian Quarter is ideal - close enough to the pubs, restaurants, and music halls that make this city sing, and an easy bus ride or walk to Anfield.

But for a full fan mode, some thrill-seekers prefer to stay overnight near the stadium. Waking up to the Kop view? That's dedication.

How to get match tickets 

This is the tricky bit. Liverpool matches, most particularly against Man City, sell out fast. And if you're not a season ticket holder (get in line behind 70,000 other hopefuls), your option is restricted. That's where Hellotickets comes in. Hellotickets is one of the top websites out there to purchase not just Premier League tickets, but tours and activities anywhere in the world. They offer official seat entry for massive games, like Liverpool vs City, and they've got your back, too. What I love is that they don't flog you a ticket and stand you up. 

Hellotickets is all about making your experience smooth. They offer customer service in multiple languages, transparent pricing, and if something happens with your booking - they sort it out. So, when you're planning your trip to Anfield, you need to be employing Hellotickets. Just head to their website, type in "Liverpool vs Manchester City", and you'll find yourself with a range of ticket options - lower Anfield Road stand seating to posh hospitality (if that's your thing).

Make the most of matchday

Right, so you've made it. You're in Liverpool. Matchday is here. Here's how you make the most of it. Start early. The tension starts building hours in advance. Popping into The Sandon (that mythical pub near the ground where Liverpool FC actually began) or The Park opposite the Kop for a drink with other Reds,

And then arrive early at the stadium. You need time to absorb it all - snap a photo or two, buy a pie and a match programme, and settle into your seat. Then there's the time. Players come out, and the anthem begins. You'll recognise that it's getting close, but you can't quite get ready to sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" at Anfield in front of 54,000 other fans. It just comes over you like a wave - goosebumps, even maybe a tear. No shame here. The actual game? Anything can happen. Drama is assured.

Stay a while - Liverpool has more to offer

You didn't come all this way to sit and watch a match and then head home, did you? Loiter awhile. Take the official Anfield Stadium Tour (also bookable through, you guessed it, Hellotickets). Stroll down the players' tunnel, touch the iconic "This is Anfield" sign.

Then explore the city. Visit the Beatles Story, take a ferry across the Mersey, or just wander down Bold Street for killer coffee and good vibes. Liverpool is a city with soul - and you’ll feel it everywhere.

Final whistle

Travelling to the UK to watch Liverpool play - especially against Man City - isn't a trip. It's an experience that will last an eternity. The fans, the city, the atmosphere… It's football at its finest.

So, grab your scarf, get your tickets through Hellotickets, and do it. Anfield is calling - and if you're a Red, there's not quite anywhere on earth that comes close.