Manchester United host arch-rivals Liverpool at Outdated Trafford on Sunday in a crunch Premier League fixture, with each groups needing factors for his or her respective objectives.
Erik ten Hag’s males beat the Reds 4-3 in an FA Cup basic final month and entered the worldwide break on a excessive. Since getting back from the break, nonetheless, they’ve drawn 1-1 with Brentford away and misplaced 4-3 to Chelsea in a thriller at Stamford Bridge in midweek. This has seen the Purple Devils steadily drift away from the European spot.
In the meantime, Jurgen Klopp’s aspect head into the weekend high of the Premier League, having crushed Sheffield United 3-1 at Anfield on Thursday night. With simply eight video games remaining, the Merseyside giants can’t afford to drop factors if they’re to pip Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal to the Premier League crown and provides a becoming farewell to Klopp.
Manchester United vs Liverpool—Staff Information
Manchester United
Defensive accidents stay a severe concern for Manchester United with each Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane deemed uncertain after being substituted via harm in opposition to Chelsea. There are query marks over Casemiro’s health too, because the Brazilian worldwide was compelled off within the second half at Stamford Bridge and changed by Scott McTominay.
Ten Hag has a variety dilemma, and if each Varane and Evans should not handed match to start out, younger Willy Kambwala will companion Harry Maguire on the coronary heart of Man United’s defence. Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka ought to take up the full-back spots, with Andre Onana a constant fixture in aim.
Ought to Casemiro miss out, Scott McTominay is the doubtless candidate to get the nod within the engine room. The Scotsman might line up alongside Kobbie Mainoo, however Mason Mount is pushing for a begin after back-to-back promising cameos since getting back from harm. Bruno Fernandes is an apparent choose for the No.10 position, with Christian Eriksen and Sofyan Amrabat set for roles on the bench once more.
Ten Hag could also be tempted to start out Antony after his productive show in opposition to Chelsea. If he persists with the Brazilian on the precise wing, Alejandro Garnacho may take up the spot on the alternative flank and look to construct on his spectacular brace in midweek. Rasmus Hojlund ought to lead the assault for the hosts, with Marcus Rashford hoping to make an impression off the bench.
Liverpool
Wataru Endo is predicted to be match after sitting out Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Sheffield United, Jurgen Klopp confirmed. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota have returned to group coaching however the sport in opposition to Man United comes too quickly for them.
Klopp may make a number of modifications to the aspect that beat Sheffield United 3-1 at Anfield. Andrew Robertson might be recalled into the beginning XI after approaching a substitute. He’d take the left-back spot, with Joe Gomez switching to right-back. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate ought to proceed their centre-back pairing in entrance of goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Wataru Endo was rested on Thursday and must be match and recent to face Man United. The Japanese will add a layer of safety to the Liverpool backline. He will probably be joined by Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister within the engine room.
There isn’t a wanting previous Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz within the Liverpool assault. The trio will look to take advantage of Man United’s defensive vulnerabilities and punish them ruthlessly. The likes of Harvey Elliot, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo may come off the bench to impression the sport.
Manchester United vs Liverpool—Predicted Lineups
Predicted Manchester United Lineup (4-2-3-1): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Maguire, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-3-3): Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Manchester United vs Liverpool—Key Gamers
Manchester United—Alejandro Garnacho
Whereas it was a troublesome defeat to swallow for Man United at Stamford Bridge, Alejandro Garnacho turned in yet one more improbable show. He pounced on Moises Caicedo’s misplaced cross and halved the deficit with a advantageous left-footed end and was courageous to go residence the third in opposition to Chelsea, which was primed to be the winner earlier than issues fell aside in stoppage time for Ten Hag’s aspect. Excessive in confidence following a brace, the younger Argentinean has the qualities to harm Liverpool on Sunday.
Liverpool—Mohamed Salah
Whereas Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s most in-form participant, it’s tough to look previous Mohamed Salah. The ahead has scored extra objectives in opposition to Man United than he has in opposition to another aspect (13 objectives in 14 appearances). In that point, he has additionally assisted 4 instances. For the document the Egyptian ahead has in opposition to Liverpool’s fiercest rivals, it is smart why Salah might be decisive for the guests at Outdated Trafford.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool
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