Sunday afternoon's clash at Old Trafford promises to be a thriller as Manchester United welcome Liverpool with a golden opportunity to stretch their lead over their historic rivals to six points.
Currently sitting third in the Premier League table with 61 points from 34 games, Michael Carrick's side gave their top-four hopes a major boost on Monday night with a gritty 2–1 victory over Brentford at home. Meanwhile, Liverpool are hungry for a fourth straight league win to draw level with United. Despite grappling with a significant injury crisis, Arne Slot's men have managed to string together three consecutive victories and currently sit fourth with 58 points from 35 matches.
The last time these two giants met, it was United who came out on top with a 2–1 win at Anfield back in October 2025—a result that will no doubt add extra spice to this weekend's encounter.
Team News
Manchester United
Michael Carrick has reason to be optimistic, with star forward Matheus Cunha pushing to return from a sore hip flexor injury. However, Luke Shaw remains a doubt after being substituted during the win over Brentford. The big miss is Lisandro Martinez, who serves the final match of a three-game suspension, while Matthijs de Ligt continues his recovery from a back problem and will not feature.
Liverpool
The visitors have a lengthy injury list to contend with. Alisson Becker is edging closer to a return but remains a significant doubt for Sunday. Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Giorgi Mamardashvili are all definitely ruled out, while Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley also remain sidelined. On a brighter note, Milos Kerkez has been dealing with minor niggles but is expected to be involved.
Form and History
Since Michael Carrick took the reins, Manchester United have been formidable at home, racking up the third-most home points in the division. They've won six of their last seven matches at Old Trafford and have collected 29 points under Carrick's stewardship this season. However, history is not entirely on their side—United have won just three of their last 19 league meetings with Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have rediscovered their rhythm with three consecutive wins for the first time since their blistering start to the season. They've also won three of their last five away league trips to Old Trafford. But there's a worrying trend: Arne Slot's side have managed only one win in 12 games against teams starting in the top three, which will give United plenty of belief heading into Sunday's showdown.
With so much at stake—pride, points, and position—this is one match no football fan will want to miss. Make sure you're geared up in your team's colors for the big game!