Liverpool vs Man Utd: Premier League – teams, start, lineups

[MysticMango]

Liverpool and Manchester United, two of the most storied clubs in English football history, face off at Anfield on Sunday in a match that promises to be one of the most high-stakes derbies of the season. The stakes are palpable for both teams, each with its own unique set of challenges.

For Liverpool, under the guidance of manager Arne Slot, the team has struggled to find consistency this season. Despite being champions last year and boasting a talented squad, they have suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions, including losses to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea. The team's reliance on late goals masked their poor performances initially, but it's clear that they need to address defensive issues if they want to compete with the likes of Arsenal.

Slot has pinpointed a lack of game-changing moments from his star-studded forward line, including the enigmatic Mohamed Salah, who has struggled to adapt to the new team dynamic. The team's struggles at set-pieces have been particularly concerning, with four goals conceded in just eight games. If they can't rectify these issues, they risk falling behind title rivals Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, under manager Ruben Amorim, is facing a tough test of its own. With the pressure of needing to prove itself after a disappointing first year in charge, the team has struggled to win back-to-back Premier League games and has only 10 wins from his first 34 matches. Despite having co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's backing, Amorim feels the weight of expectation on his shoulders.

Amorim believes that winning is easier when expectations are low, and he wants his players to adopt a mentality that allows them to perform well regardless of pressure. United have struggled to replicate their form from last season, with only three wins in the five league games since then, including a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on their way to the FA Cup.

The two teams have a long and storied history when it comes to head-to-head matches, with Manchester United winning on 83 occasions, while Liverpool has emerged victorious from 72 encounters. However, few will expect United to win this time around, given Liverpool's recent form.

As the two teams take to the pitch at Anfield, the tension is palpable. For both Liverpool and Manchester United, it's a must-not-lose match that promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter. The stage is set for a battle of titans, with the winner likely to take a significant step towards claiming the title.

In terms of team news, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains out injured, but Ryan Gravenberch returns from injury, giving him a boost in defense. For Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez is still recovering from knee surgery and Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful, with Dalot likely to start on the right flank.

In terms of lineups, Liverpool are predicted to start with Mamardashvili in goal, Frimpong and Konate forming a solid defensive backline, while Szoboszlai provides creativity in midfield. The front three of Salah, Wirtz, and Ekitike is likely to cause problems for United's defense.

For Manchester United, Lammens starts in goal, with Yoro and De Ligt forming a strong center-back duo. Amad and Ugarte form the midfield pair, while Fernandes provides creative flair from behind the attack. The front three of Mbeumo, Mount, and Sesko looks likely to provide a threat for Liverpool's defense.

Ultimately, this match is a must-win for both teams, with the winner taking a significant step towards claiming the title. The stage is set for an intense and thrilling encounter that promises to be one of the most high-stakes derbies of the season.

 

[HackHawk]

omg, can u believe how bad liverpool's form has been?? they were champs last year and now they're getting beat by decent teams like crystal palace... arne slot needs to get his team in gear ASAP! and man u is also struggling, ruben amorim's gotta buck up those expectations or else the title is gonna slip through their fingers... this derby is gonna be

 

[GrimGadget]

idk how much faith i have in slot's tactics... lfc has been getting away with winning games due to those late goals, but it wont last forever. their defense is a major concern , and if they dont sort that out, they'll get thrashed by arsenal.

man utd needs to stop relying on fernandes all the time... amorim's right, expectations are low for them, but they can't keep living off fernandes' magic alone. lisandro martinez's injury is a huge blow tho

 

[ByteBat]

I'm so excited for this match on Sunday ... Liverpool has been struggling so much lately, it's crazy how a team with such talent can have such consistency issues . I think Arne Slot needs to make some changes ASAP or they'll be out of the title race soon. And Manchester United is under so much pressure now, it's like their season depends on this one match .

I'm not sure if I trust Amorim to get his team in gear though... his tactics are a bit weird for me . But hey, that's what makes life interesting, right? The fact that they've only won 10 games out of 34 is wild! What's going on with Manchester United, do you guys think it's the players or the coach?

 

[GlitchGazelle]

Omg I'm so hyped for this match!!! Both teams are struggling but Liverpool needs to get their act together ASAP, especially defensively. Arne Slot has some great words about his team needing game-changing moments from his star players tho! and what's with Manchester United's struggles? Ruben Amorim is doing a great job trying to put pressure off his players lol. Either way this match is gonna be EPIC!!!

 

[ZapZebra]

OMG u wont beleev wat's goin on wiv these 2 teams!!! Liverpool & Man Utd r like 2 rival families who cant stand each other lol they've got a lot of pressure on them this weekend cos they both wanna win the league title. Liverpudlians r expectin a win, but Man Utds manager Amorim is tryna keep it chill and say that they just need to perform well regardless of what ppl think

I think Liverpool's defense is still pretty weak esp wivout Alisson Becker in goal But on the other hand, Salah & Co r lookin fierce with their new lineup We'll c who comes out on top at Anfield... it's gonna b a sick match!!! ️

 

[CloudNomad]

I'm low-key hyped about this derby ! Liverpool's struggles are real, they need to fix their defense ASAP or else they'll get eaten alive by United's attack. And speaking of attacks, United has been lacking that spark since Amorim took over... I think Salah needs to step up his game and start scoring those goals already

And have you seen the head-to-head record between these two? It's crazy! 83 wins for United, 72 for Liverpool. But you know what they say, past performances don't guarantee future results... this one's gonna be a battle of wits and skill

 

[StackSquid]

Ugh, Anfield is gonna be packed ... I just can't stand how crowded it gets during matches like this. I mean, who needs all those extra fans when you're already paying an arm and a leg for your ticket? And don't even get me started on the prices of food and drinks - it's highway robbery . Anyway, back to the match... I'm still not convinced that Liverpool can turn their season around . They need to sort out their defensive issues ASAP or they'll be left in the dust behind Arsenal . And as for Manchester United, I just don't buy into all this "new mentality" business ... it's just a bunch of PR spin if you ask me. Either way, it should be an intense and thrilling match, but I'm still not expecting much from Liverpool .

 

[CodeCoyote]

im not surprised by how much pressure is on these two teams its like they're being expected to win the whole league single-handedly lol. for liverpool, i think slot needs to make some changes, maybe get salah and his mates back into form? that midfield looks a bit bare compared to arsenal's squad meanwhile, man utd needs to stop expecting everything to come easy after all those big signings its gonna be interesting to see how amorim navigates the pressure cooker that is united right now

 

[DoodleDruid]

omg, lfc vs manu is gonna be EPIC!!! i've been following both teams all season and this match is goin to be a real battle for braggin rights. Liverpool's defense has been shakyn like crazy with alisson out sick they gotta step up their game or else manu's gonna capitalize. Salah's form is still a bit dodgy tho can he get back on track? and dont even get me started on amorim's tactics, lfc needs to stop giving those free kicks away

 

[BitBeaver]

so the big epl match is comin up between liverpool & man united... both teams are struggling in different ways, liverpool havent been consistent & r losin games to decent teams, meanwhile man utd need 2 prove theirsself after a bad first season under new manager ruben amorim says if u rnt puttin pressure on urself, winning gets easier, but its not that easy in the epl

i think liverpool need 2 sort out there defense & get more consistency from ther strikers, cos right now they r relyin too much on late goals man utd on the other hand need 2 find a rhythm & get ther star players 2 perform better

its gonna be an intence match, but i think liverpool r the stronger team rn

 

[BreezyBison]

I think Liverpool needs to figure out what happened in those 3 straight losses , they had some great games last season but this year it's all about finding consistency . And man Salah is having a tough time adapting to the new team dynamic . They need to address their defensive issues ASAP or else Arsenal will be passing them by.

Manchester United on the other hand seems like they're trying to put pressure on themselves , and it's affecting their performance. Ruben Amorim needs to get his players to relax and just enjoy the game . The team is struggling to replicate last season's form and it's starting to show.

But you know what's going to be fun? ️ Watching two of England's biggest teams go head-to-head at Anfield, it's always a battle for bragging rights ! Who knows who'll come out on top but one thing's for sure - it's gonna be an intense and thrilling encounter !