Manchester United will lock horns with Liverpool at Old Trafford in the English Premier League matchday 32 on Sunday, April 7, at 3:30 WAT.
Preview
Two of the biggest teams in England will go head to head this weekend, as Liverpool make the trip to Old Trafford to take on Man United.
There will be intense pressure on the visiting side to claim maximum points this weekend, which would keep them in the battle for the title.
The Reds continued their outstanding form in midweek after claiming a 3-1 home victory against Sheffield United. Liverpool have dominated previous clashes with Manchester United, winning six of the previous eleven games. Red Devils, on the other hand, have recorded just a single win over that period, but that did come in this exact fixture last term.
Manchester United would have been very disappointed with their recent result in midweek, as they bottled a 3-2 advantage in the 100th minute against Chelsea.
The Red Devils conceded twice in two injury-time minutes to fall to a third defeat in their last five matches. But, Erik ten Hag’s side will likely take confidence from the fact that they recorded a dramatic 4-3 win in the FA Cup against Liverpool last month.
The previous fixture between the sides this season ended in a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Meanwhile, Liverpool have not failed to score in both league matches against the Red Devils since the 2007-08 season.
Their away form could be a key consideration to assess this weekend, as they have won six of their last seven games on the road this season.
The pressure remains on Erik ten Hag ahead of this fixture, with questions surrounding his long-term future remaining on the agenda.
However, his record in home matches against teams in the top four positions does deserve some respect, as the club have won four of their last five games.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News
Man United
The Red Devils will head to the game without several key players due to injuries surrounding the team.
Victor Lindelof suffered an injury against Brentford and Man United are now assessing to see how long he will be out for. Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane are in contention to return, which would be a good boost.
Lisandro Martinez, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia all remain on the sidelines ahead of a crucial game against Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Liverpool
The Reds remain without Thiago, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Matip. However, Diogo Jota could be available, while hopes are higher about Curtis Jones and Andrew Robertson.
Man United vs Liverpool possible lineups
Man United
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Antony; Hojlund
Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Man United vs Liverpool Kickoff time, date & venue
The game between the two Premier League powerhouses is scheduled to be played at Old Trafford on Sunday, April 7, at 3:30 WAT.
Prediction
Liverpool’s recent form in the Premier League makes them very challenging to overlook when assessing the most likely outcome this weekend. We could see the Reds winning by at least a two-goal margin.
