Manchester United vs Liverpool – Match preview and team news

Liverpool

Alisson Becker is very close to a return, but remains a significant doubt for the trip. Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Giorgi Mamardashvili are all definitely ruled out through various injury problems. Milos Kerkez has suffered minor niggles recently but is likely to be involved on Sunday. Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley also remain on a lengthy injury list for the visitors.

Form

Manchester United

Manchester United have won twenty-nine points since Michael Carrick took charge of the club this season. They have won the third-most home points in the division during the current campaign. The Red Devils have won six of their last seven matches at the Theatre of Dreams. That said, they have only won three of their last nineteen league games against Liverpool.

Liverpool

Liverpool have won three matches in a row for the first time since their opening five games. They have won three of their last five away league matches at Old Trafford. However, the Reds have won only one of twelve games against teams starting in the top three. Arne Slot’s side currently sit fourth in the standings with fifty-eight points from thirty-four games.

Predicted lineups

Manchester United Predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Liverpool Predicted XI: Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak

How to watch Manchester United vs Liverpool?

The match on Sunday, 3rd May 2026, can be watched live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. Kick-off is at 15:30 BST at Old Trafford. Subscribers can also stream the contest via the Sky Go app or with a contract-free NOW Day Membership.

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