{"id":669379,"date":"2026-05-03T04:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=669379"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:42:38","slug":"manchester-united-vs-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/05\/03\/manchester-united-vs-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News and Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This weekend sees the return of one of the great Premier League fixtures, Manchester United vs Liverpool. Both teams are in hot pursuit of a Champions League spot, and with just four games remaining, it’s still all to play for. The Red Devils beat Brentford 2-1 on Monday evening, with Bruno Fernandes adding yet another assist, putting him just one away from equalling the record. Liverpool comprehensively beat Crystal Palace, with the opening goal coming at the hands of the returning Aleksander Isak.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/b>: Bruno Fernandes on the Cusp of Greatness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Manchester United vs Liverpool – Old Rivals Meet at The Theatre of Dreams<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/b> Sunday, 3rd May 2026<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Old Trafford, Manchester<\/p>\n

Kick-off:<\/b> 15:30 GMT<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/b> Liverpool 1 – 2 Manchester United (19th<\/sup> October, 2025. Premier League)<\/p>\n

Current odds:<\/b> , Manchester United 5\/4, Liverpool 9\/5, Draw 13\/5<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/b> D.England<\/p>\n

Manchester United Team News<\/h3>\n

Michael Carrick provided an update on the status of United’s number 10, Mattheus Cunha, stating<\/span><\/a> that he’s “hopeful” that he could feature in Manchester United vs Liverpool after returning to training this week. Cunha missed Monday night’s game against Brentford with a hip flexor issue, although it doesn’t appear to be a serious injury.<\/p>\n

Carrick didn’t give an update on Luke Shaw, who suffered an injury against Brentford; however, he did note that the squad was in “good shape”.<\/p>\n

Matthijs de Ligt remains out of action.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/b>: Wonderkids who didn’t make it – Giuseppe Rossi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Liverpool Team News<\/h3>\n

Arne Slot also spoke to the media ahead of Sunday’s fixture and provided updates on his team.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman stated that Mo Salah, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season, will not take part in his final game for Liverpool against Manchester United due to a “minor injury”. Slot described the severity of Salah’s injury as a “big relief” as it isn’t as bad as first imagined.<\/p>\n

He also provided an update on Brazilian goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, stating that the shot stopper is “close” to training with the group and therefore won’t be taking part on Sunday. He didn’t comment on the fitness of Giorgi Mamardashvili, and therefore, we can assume it will be Freddie Woodman in the net for Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Manchester United Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n

Lammens<\/p>\n

Dalot<\/p>\n

Yoro<\/p>\n

Maguire<\/p>\n

Shaw<\/p>\n

Casemiro<\/p>\n

Mainoo<\/p>\n

Fernandes<\/p>\n

Mbuemo<\/p>\n

Amad<\/p>\n

Sesko<\/p>\n

Liverpool Predicted Lineup<\/b><\/p>\n

Woodman<\/p>\n

Frimpong<\/p>\n

Konate<\/p>\n

Van Dijk<\/p>\n

Robertson<\/p>\n

Szoboszlai<\/p>\n

Gravenberch<\/p>\n

Wirtz<\/p>\n

Gakpo<\/p>\n

Ngumoha<\/p>\n

Isak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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