Man United vs Liverpool live score: Premier League updates, result as Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot clash

Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford as England’s two most successful clubs meet at the Theatre of Dreams.

Erik ten Hag’s side go into this game having suffered a heavy defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on the south coast last weekend, in which they conceded a last-minute goal through Joao Pedro.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool career has got off to a strong start after two consecutive wins against Ipswich Town and Brentford.

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Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Expected lineups:

Man United’s expected formation (4-2-2-2, from right to left): Onana (TW) – Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot – Casemiro, Mainoo – Garnacho, Rashford – Fernandes, Zirkzee

Liverpool’s expected formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Alisson (TW) – Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz – Jota

Man United vs Liverpool live updates, Premier League highlights

2 hours before kick-off: The two teams met here at Old Trafford twice in quick succession last season, once in the Red Devils’ famous FA Cup win and the other in a thrilling 2-2 draw. What can we expect this afternoon?

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The news that Mason Mountain has to miss several weeks again due to a muscle injury. That was a heavy blow for United this week. With Scott McTominay now at Napoli, they suddenly have hardly any options in midfield, especially Manuel Ugarte is not yet available on the deadline day following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Joshua Zirkzee Therefore, he could potentially make his first start in 2024, perhaps alongside Bruno Fernandes in Ten Hag’s preferred 4-2-2-2 formation. Rasmus Hojlund is still out there and Jadon Sancho went to Chelsea, so Marcus Rashford will probably keep his place despite his poor form, with Alejandro Garnacha maybe get the contract before Amad Diallo.

Man United’s expected formation (4-2-2-2, from right to left): Onana (TW) – Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot – Casemiro, Mainoo – Garnacho, Rashford – Fernandes, Zirkzee

Injured: Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro
Exposed: None

New winger for Liverpool Federico Chiesa could make his debut for the club at Old Trafford, although he would likely come on as a substitute at best having just moved from Juventus.

Curtis Jones will have to fight for fitness after missing out on victory against Brentford, but otherwise Slot has a fully fit squad for this big early test of his tenure at Anfield.

Liverpool’s expected formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Alisson (TW) – Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz – Jota

Injured: Curtis Jones (doubtful)
Exposed: None

Manchester United vs Liverpool Live stream, TV channel

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