Man Utd vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds
Arne Slot heads to Old Trafford having claimed back-to-back 2-0 wins to start life in charge of the Merseyside giants, a honeymoon period which could heat up considerably with victory down the M62.
Erik ten Hag has enjoyed the better of this derby since arriving in Manchester but, when United tank against Liverpool, they tank hard – recent defeats including 7-0, 5-0 and 4-0.
Last season saw a pair of league draws either side of Amad Diallo’s dramatic extra-time winner in March’s epic seven-goal FA Cup quarter-final tie.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man Utd vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off today, Sunday September 1, 2024.
The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Liverpool and Manchester United met in a pre-season friendly in the USA earlier this month
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Where to watch Man Utd vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage beginning at 3:30pm – after the conclusion of Newcastle vs Tottenham on Super Sunday.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Man Utd vs Liverpool team news
Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are also out so Ten Hag will have to reshuffle his United pack from the already available options if he chooses to do so.
Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are both primed for full debuts with the latter likely replacing Mount to relieve captain Bruno Fernandes of his false-nine duties. Alejandro Garnacho could also enter the XI.
New Manchester United signing Manuel Ugarte was not registered in time to face Liverpool on Sunday
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Ibrahima Konate should continue at centre-back for Liverpool amid Jarell Quansah’s injury worry.
Slot has otherwise settled on a consistent lineup featuring Diogo Jota up front and Ryan Gravenberch in midfield.
Cut-price signing Federico Chiesa looks unlikely to be involved so soon, while Curtis Jones is still a major doubt.
Man Utd vs Liverpool prediction
This is a first proper test for Slot and both teams will likely be satisfied with a point at this stage of the season.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool may have won a pre-season friendly between these teams 3-0, but in competitive games they boast just one victory in five meetings.
Man Utd vs Liverpool match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).