Liverpool FC vs Manchester United LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
Head-to-head history and results
United had lost three games in a row to Liverpool by August when Sancho and Rashford struck at a bouncing Old Trafford to give Ten Hag his first Premier League win as boss.
Liverpool wins: 80
Manchester United wins: 90
Draw: 68
Ten Hag: I didn’t lose any sleep over Ronaldo’s departure
Before the game, Erik ten Hag said he hadn’t lost any sleep over Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United.
Ronaldo left United at the end of November when his contract ended by mutual agreement and has since moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, where he is the highest-paid player in the world.
I had my reasons [for Ronaldo’s exit]’ said Ten Hag. “They were obvious and I also knew the consequences. It could have had a negative result. That’s always possible in football. But I’m not worried. I sleep well too, even on those nights.
“I have to make decisions to move the club and the team forward. That’s my job and that’s my responsibility – and I have to stand by those decisions. I have to face the consequences and impact of my decisions.” , not only in the short term but also in the long term.
“Of course you don’t always have a lot of time. I remember that during that time we had 10 days so I could think about which choice would be the best. You always have to think strategically. But that’s my job and that’s the responsibility , which I must take over.”
match odds
Liverpool wins: 7/5
ManUnited win: 19/10
Tie: 5/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Klopp couldn’t be less interested in how United are doing
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he hasn’t failed to take on a competitive Manchester United side, but while he respects counterpart Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford revolution, he could not be ‘less interested’ in their performances .
United arrive at Anfield on Sunday to make the double against their arch-rivals for the first time since January 2016, which was Klopp’s first encounter with them.
And after last season’s 9-0 aggregate win for Liverpool, the tide has turned slightly, with United now on the rise and those 23 points after the World Cup have amassed the most of any team in the competition, having only three of their last Have lost 22 league games and won the Carabao Cup.
By contrast, Klopp’s side have struggled all season and while they have stabilized the ship with three wins and a draw in their last four league games, third-placed United are still in the lead.
“Great, United are fine. I didn’t miss them,” said a laughing Klopp as he punched the air at his pre-match press conference.
“I can imagine how annoying it has been the last few years when we were there and everyone was like, ‘Klopp did this and Klopp is doing this. Excellent. And they bring young players with them. It’s really ‘ugh’ (sticks his fingers down his throat).
“They deserve it, they deserve where they are. They got the points, they played good football like everyone else.
“We’re not here this year, but we’ve been there for the last few years and we want to go back 100 percent.
“But other than that, I couldn’t be less interested in what they’re doing. I just respect what they do and then I analyze it.”
forecast
United will head to Merseyside full of confidence after such a strong run under the acclaimed Ten Hag in all competitions and with a trophy already in the bag.
The only question for the Red Devils right now is whether they can withstand the sheer demands of such a busy schedule that already has 41 games played this season. That will be 65 if they manage to go all the way in the FA Cup and Europa League.
Apart from Martial’s ongoing problems and the absence of Eriksen, things are looking good on the injury front at the moment and with the impressive Rashford they boast the form player in world football.
Liverpool continue to be plagued by inconsistencies, although Jurgen Klopp will hope his side are able to rise to the challenge against their closest rivals after winning against Wolves something to build on.
A 1:1 draw.
Early team news from Liverpool
Liverpool have no new injury worries.
Luis Diaz, Thiago Alcantara, Joe Gomez and Arthur Melo are all still sidelined but Jurgen Klopp confirmed those involved in their 2-0 midweek win over Wolves were “all fine”.
Manchester United early team news
Erik ten Hag hopes to have Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw back at Anfield.
Sancho and Shaw missed Wednesday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over West Ham United but both players are expected to be fit for the return.
Shaw has recovered from a slight knock while Sancho should play well after recovering from illness.
“I think we will have players again,” Erik ten Hag said before the game at Anfield. “Luke Shaw wasn’t available so we’re expecting him back.
“Sancho was ill but we’ll have to wait and see how that develops, I think though [he could be available] as well as.”
Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen stay out.
As seen: Sky Sports
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be streamed live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm – after the Bahrain and Nottingham Forest F1 Grand Prix v Everton on Super Sunday.
Live broadcast: Subscribers can also watch the game live online via the Sky Go app.
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