Manchester United will trade tackles with Liverpool in the 2024-25 Premier League matchday three clash on Sunday, August 1, 2024.
The two teams will meet at the back of contrasting fortunes after two matches in the campaign. United opened their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford, thanks to a late goal by a new signing from Bologna, Joshua Zirkzee.
The second match, an away trip to American Express Stadium against Brighton, ended in a defeat. Goals from Dani Welbeck and Joao Pedro cancelled out Amad Diallo’s 60th-minute strike for the Red Devils.
Conversely, it has been a perfect start for Liverpool under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds opened their Premier League campaign with an away victory over newly-promoted side Ipswich Town at Portman Road. A quick double by Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah sealed victory for the Merseyside club over the hosts.
Salah scored again in the second match against Brentford at Anfield as the Reds aced past the Bees with the same scoreline.
Manchester United Vs Liverpool head-to-head
Apart from a barren draw on December 17, 2023, in the Premier League, Manchester United Vs Liverpool matches have resulted in a rain of goals. Liverpool have scored 15 goals in their last five matches against the Red Devils, winning and drawing twice, and losing once.
Liverpool are heading into this match as favorites, having won all their last five matches while United have managed two wins, losing three.
Manchester United Vs Liverpool team news and injury updates
United are grappling with a piling list of injury concerns ahead of the game. Victor Lindelof is sidelined. Rasmus Hojlund is grappling with a hamstring issue and will miss the match. A New signing from Nice Leny Yoro is also ruled out. Mason Mount picked up a knock. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are also on the injury list.
Meanwhile, only Curtis Jones is Liverpool’s only doubt for the game after picking up a knock. The Reds will have their full army ready for the rollercoaster clash. Arne Slot’s new-look starting IX is likely to be fielded for the clash.
Mohamed Salah is expected to lead the attack alongside Jota, and Luis Diaz. Dominik Szoboszlai and Mac Allister are likely to return to the midfield. Dutch defender and captain Virgil van Dijk will lead the defense alongside Konate. Allison Becker is expected to start on goal.
For Manchester United, Andre Onana will start on goal. Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, and Diogo Dalot are expected back at defense. Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes will be the midfield while Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford will return to the attack.
Manchester United Vs Liverpool predicted starting lineup
Manchester United: Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui; Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro; Marcus Rashford, Eriksen, Amad Diallo; Bruno Fernandes.
Liverpool: Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz; Diogo Jota
Prediction
It will be a rain of goals between the two teams but Liverpool are likely to win the tie. We are predicting a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Liverpool.
