One of football’s most intense rivalries returns this weekend as Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford in a clash that promises drama, unpredictability, and high stakes. Both sides come into the fixture with plenty to prove, making this encounter even more compelling for fans.
Manchester United will be looking to capitalize on home advantage, having shown flashes of resilience in recent performances. Their ability to step up in big games could play a crucial role, especially against a Liverpool side that has struggled with consistency in key moments this season even though they recently secured a 3–1 victory over Crystal Palace in a game that showed flashes of attacking quality and renewed confidence after a mixed run of results.
The Red Devils are aware that a win here would not only boost their league position but also restore confidence among supporters.
Liverpool, on the other hand, face a significant challenge with key absences affecting squad depth. Despite this, they remain a dangerous side with attacking threats capable of turning the game on its head.
The memory of their earlier defeat to United at Anfield still lingers, providing extra motivation to respond with a strong performance though they enter the competitio with confidence having.
The last time the both teams met in october 2025, Manchester United finally ended their Anfield nightmare with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Liverpool, their first victory on this ground since 2016, as Harry Maguire’s late header sealed a famous result and gave the coach Rúben Amorim’s men their second straight Premier League win.
Midfield battles and defensive discipline are expected to be decisive factors. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities at the back, meaning the game could open up into a high-scoring affair. Managers on both sides will be tasked with finding the right balance between attack and control.
Fans can get prepared by watching training highlights on United’s official YouTube channel which was captioned ”Getting Ready To Face Liverpool”
Watch video below:
Ultimately, predicting the outcome of this fixture is never straightforward. Form often goes out the window when these two giants collide, setting the stage for yet another memorable chapter in their historic rivalry.
Team News
Man United are likely to have all of their attacking options at their disposal this week, as Matheus Cunha was pictured in training on Thursday after missing the Brentford victory with a minor hip injury. Courtesy of his helper for Sesko on Monday, Fernandes is now just one Premier League assist away from equalling Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s single-season record of 20, set in 2002-03 and 2019-20 respectively.
However, Man United’s biggest injury boost for Sunday’s game is actually on Liverpool’s side, as Mohamed Salah has been denied one last hurrah against the Red Devils due to the hamstring injury he sustained last weekend.
Liverpool have affirmed that the 33-year-old is expected back before the end of the season – meaning that he has most likely not played his final game for the club just yet – but he will not have the chance to add to his staggering 16 goals and eight assists against Man United.
Slot also revealed in his pre-game press conference that Milos Kerkez is suffering from a niggle, but Andrew Robertson – scorer of last weekend’s second goal – should feature from the off in Man Utd vs. Liverpool for the last time regardless.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
How to watch
| Channel | Region | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports Main Event | United Kingdom | 15:30 BST |
| SuperSport Premier League | Nigeria Africa | 15:30 WAT |
| Peacock Premium | USA | 10:30 ET |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 3-3 draw likely outcome.
Given the intensity and unpredictability of this fixture, a closely fought contest is expected. Manchester United’s home advantage could play a role, but Liverpool’s attacking threat remains dangerous.
