Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Bruno Fernandes is one of three fresh injury concerns for Manchester United ahead of Sunday's welcome of Liverpool. It's safe to assume Fred and Marcus Rashford are the other two as both came off with knocks against Atalanta in midweek. Fred is the most likely of the three to miss out. Jesse Lingard is the like-for-like replacement for Fernandes should the Portugal international miss out but it wouldn't be a surprise if Solskjaer opted for a 4-3-3. Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial are outside shots to start on the left wing but Pogba or Rashford, if fit, are more likely. Thiago is back running but may not even return before the next international break, but Jurgen Klopp hopes to have Curtis Jones in the matchday squad on Sunday. With Harvey Elliott also unavailable, James Milner has a good chance of starting in midfield after making a superb start to the season. Naby Keita would therefore drop to the bench with Fabinho recalled. Roberto Firmino should keep his place up front over Diogo Jota after netting a hat-trick last weekend.
Manchester United will be high on confidence after coming from behind yet again, this time beating Atalanta 3-2 after trailing 2-0. However, there were still major question marks over the performance, particularly in the first half against an Atalanta side missing several first-team players. United did create a lot of good chances and the players at least showed they are still fighting for the manager. Jurgen Klopp would have taken great pleasure from aspects of United's performance in midweek knowing how his side are attacking at the moment, particularly through the in-form Mo Salah. Liverpool edged their own five-goal thriller in midweek and are now unbeaten in 21 matches - their longest run since 1989 under Sir Kenny Dalglish. Liverpool have remarkably scored at least three goals in all seven of their away matches this season and they put four past United at Old Trafford last season. United no doubt head into Sunday's fixture with the adrenaline pumping from midweek but Liverpool can put them to the sword like Atalanta couldn't. 1:3
Liverpool have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 away matches (Premier League). Liverpool are undefeated in their last 18 matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Liverpool's last 7 away games (Premier League). Liverpool have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 away matches (Premier League).
Manchester United will be high on confidence after coming from behind yet again, this time beating Atalanta 3-2 after trailing 2-0. However, there were still major question marks over the performance, particularly in the first half against an Atalanta side missing several first-team players. United did create a lot of good chances and the players at least showed they are still fighting for the manager. Jurgen Klopp would have taken great pleasure from aspects of United's performance in midweek knowing how his side are attacking at the moment, particularly through the in-form Mo Salah. Liverpool edged their own five-goal thriller in midweek and are now unbeaten in 21 matches - their longest run since 1989 under Sir Kenny Dalglish. Liverpool have remarkably scored at least three goals in all seven of their away matches this season and they put four past United at Old Trafford last season. United no doubt head into Sunday's fixture with the adrenaline pumping from midweek but Liverpool can put them to the sword like Atalanta couldn't. 1:3
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Bruno Fernandes is one of three fresh injury concerns for Manchester United ahead of Sunday's welcome of Liverpool. It's safe to assume Fred and Marcus Rashford are the other two as both came off with knocks against Atalanta in midweek. Fred is the most likely of the three to miss out. Jesse Lingard is the like-for-like replacement for Fernandes should the Portugal international miss out but it wouldn't be a surprise if Solskjaer opted for a 4-3-3. Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial are outside shots to start on the left wing but Pogba or Rashford, if fit, are more likely. Thiago is back running but may not even return before the next international break, but Jurgen Klopp hopes to have Curtis Jones in the matchday squad on Sunday. With Harvey Elliott also unavailable, James Milner has a good chance of starting in midfield after making a superb start to the season. Naby Keita would therefore drop to the bench with Fabinho recalled. Roberto Firmino should keep his place up front over Diogo Jota after netting a hat-trick last weekend.
Liverpool have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 away matches (Premier League). Liverpool are undefeated in their last 18 matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Liverpool's last 7 away games (Premier League). Liverpool have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 away matches (Premier League).
Manchester United & Liverpool played so far 55 matches. Manchester United won 25 direct matches. Liverpool won 20 matches. 10 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.44 goals per Match
Manchester United & Liverpool played so far 55 matches. Manchester United won 25 direct matches. Liverpool won 20 matches. 10 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.44 goals per Match