Liverpool Vs Manchester United: Team Updates, Expected Lineups, And Injury Reports

In an eagerly awaited Premier League showdown, Liverpool is set to host Manchester United on Sunday evening in match-day 17 of the competition. The stage is set for an intense battle as both sides prepare to face off at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool approaches this match fresh off a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace in their previous Premier League encounter. Conversely, the Red Devils suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth.

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League table, boasting 37 points from 16 games, while Manchester United finds themselves in the 7th position with 27 points from an equal number of matches. The last encounter between these two football giants occurred in March, with Liverpool securing an emphatic 7-0 victory at Anfield.

Team News for Liverpool: Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, anticipates the absence of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister against Manchester United due to an injury sustained earlier this month. Additionally, Joel Matip remains sidelined following surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Klopp faces the challenge of managing an injury list that includes key players like Andy Robertson, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, and Diogo Jota.

Team News for Manchester United: Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, will have to cope without captain Bruno Fernandes, who is serving a suspension in the Premier League. Moreover, Harry Maguire’s injury rules him out of contention for the clash at Anfield.

The absence of Maguire adds to a list that includes Casemiro, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia, all sidelined due to injuries.

Probable Starting Lineups: Liverpool’s expected starting XI features Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch, Salah, Nunez, and Diaz. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s likely lineup comprises Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Varane, Shaw, McTominay, Amrabat, Mainoo, Antony, Hojlund, and Rashford.

Prediction: In forecast, predicts a scoreline of 3-1 in favor of Liverpool in what promises to be an electrifying encounter between these fierce rivals.

The kickoff time for Liverpool versus Manchester United is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Nigerian time, adding to the anticipation and excitement surrounding this pivotal match in the Premier League calendar.