Manchester United vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction
Both sides able to secure European football at Old Trafford this afternoonman utd vs liverpool liveGettyArthur Ferridge22 minutes agoManchester United vs Liverpool LIVEOld Trafford is expected to play host to another classic this afternoon as Manchester United host Liverpool in the Premier League. The latest instalment of this storied rivalry comes at the business end of the campaign and could prove decisive in the race for the European places, with both sides able to confirm their place in next season’s Champions League, pending results elsewhere.Arne Slot’s Reds endured a shaky run of form between late March and early April but have hit their stride in recent weeks, dispatching Everton in a dramatic Merseyside derby before easing past Crystal Palace last time out. The camp has been rocked by injuries, though, with Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah, and, reportedly, Alexander Isak all due to miss this match. United, meanwhile, are near enough fully fit and come into this match in fine fettle. They were not terribly convincing in victory over Brentford on Monday, but got the job done to tighten their hold on third place in the league.Michael Carrick is effectively playing for his job, too, with United’s permanent manager for next season still yet to be confirmed. Follow the match LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.Manchester United vs Liverpool latest news6 minutes agoArne Slot issues injury update“I don’t think, in general, it is a surprise that after a win we pick up injuries. It has happened so many times this season that no one can be surprised that it happened again.“With Alex, it wasn’t much but unfortunately, it was too much for him to be able to play.“Alisson hasn’t trained with us yet, so that makes it quite simple. We are hoping for him to be ready next week but we have to wait and see how the week will go.“The same can be said about Alex. We are hoping to have him back next week but that is small margins.”15 minutes agoPermutations: How Man Utd and Liverpool can BOTH qualify for Champions League todayMan Utd know victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford will guarantee a return to the Champions League with three games to spare.A win for the Reds by a two-goal margin would take them above their bitter rivals in third because of their superior goal difference and it may also be enough to confirm a top-five finish.Aston Villa are in action against Tottenham later in the day hoping to move on to 61 points and ensure they can no longer be caught by Chelsea, Brentford, Fulham, Everton, Sunderland or Palace.After Brighton lost at Newcastle, if Bournemouth fail to beat Palace, Man Utd’s place in next season’s Champions League will be confirmed before kick-off against Liverpool.Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League if they beat Man United and Bournemouth fail to beat Palace.21 minutes agoLiverpool injury crisis deepensWhile United are blessed with two returnees today, Liverpool have been handed more bad news.Saturday’s reports of a groin injury to Isak have been confirmed, as the Swede’s miserable campaign takes yet another downturn.There is no Alisson, and no Giorgi Mamardashvili, meaning Freddie Woodman is restored between the sticks with the young Hungarian Armin Pecsi on the bench.There is a very slight positive for Arne Slot as Milos Kerkez shakes off a knock to make the bench, but he is still forced to name FIVE academy prospects to the bench.29 minutes agoMan Utd XIHuge news today for United as both Matheus Cunha and Luke Shaw shake off injuries to start. Amad Diallo makes way for the former to return.The suspended Lisandro Martinez misses out, with Ayden Heaven keeping his place in central defence.No great surprises anywhere else on the team-sheet. Casemiro is back in the fold again and will look to keep up his fine form, as Kobbie Mainoo makes his first start since signing a contract extension last week.36 minutes agoMANCHESTER UNITED CONFIRMED TEAM NEWSAnd here are the hosts...Man Utd XI: Lammens; Shaw, Heaven, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Cunha, SeskoSubs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Mount, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee38 minutes agoLIVERPOOL CONFIRMED TEAM NEWSGuests first today, and Alexander Isak does NOT travel!Liverpool XI: Woodman; Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Wirtz, Gakpo.Subs: Pecsi, Gomez, Kerkez, Chiesa, Nyoni, Morrison, Ngumoha, Ndiaye, Wright46 minutes agoTeam news up next...Lineups will be released at 2.15pm BST.53 minutes agoWhy was today's kick-off time moved?This game is slated for a 3.30pm BST kick off on Sunday rather than the usual 4.30pm BST slot, which has raised some eyebrows.It is still to be aired on Sky Sports Main Event like any other ‘Super Sunday’, but there is no official statement from the Premier League detailing why the kick off time is different.Reports claim that it is a down to a security concern, taking into account the ferocity of the rivalry, and fixtures deemed ‘high risk’ are often shifted slightly earlier to allow for greater police presence.1 hour agoLiverpool predicted XIPredicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Woodman; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ngumoha; GakpoDoubts: Alisson, Kerkez, IsakInjured: Salah, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Endo, Bradley, Leoni1 hour agoMan Utd predicted XIPredicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; SeskoDoubts: Shaw, CunhaInjured: De LigtLatest updatesOlder updates
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