Liverpool and Manchester United are headed in wildly different trajectories as they meet at Anfield for a Premier League rivalry clash on Sunday.
The Reds are riding high, sitting at the Premier League table and through to the Europa League knockout stage with a near-perfect group stage showing. Their injury list promises to lighten significantly in the coming weeks, and Jurgen Klopp has plenty to look forward to as the festive fixtures draw nearer.
Kickoff is set for 10:30 a.m. ET at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Liverpool is listed as the -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100) in its latest Manchester United vs. Liverpool odds, with Manchester United the +380 underdogs. A draw is considered at +340, and the goal score is 3.5. Before making any Liverpool vs. Manchester United picks or predictions.
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Meanwhile, United was eliminated from Europe in midweek and dumped from the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich left them at the bottom of their four-team group.
Liverpool starting 11 vs Man United.
Liverpool (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch — Salah, Nunez, L. Diaz.
Subs: Adrian, Kelleher, Gomez, Jones, Gakpo, Elliot, McConnell, Quansah, Bradley.
- Out: Diogo Jota (muscle), Andrew Robertson (shoulder), Joel Matip (ACL), Alexis Mac Allister (knee), Thiago (hip), Stefan Bajcetic (calf)
- Suspended: None.
Jurgen Klopp springs no major surprises with his starting XI to face Manchester United as he continues to contend with a hefty injury list.
Man United is starting 11 vs Liverpool.
Manchester United (4-3-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Varane, Evans, Shaw — McTominay, Amrabat, Mainoo — Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Subs: Bayindir, Rashford, Reguilon, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek, Gore, Hannibal, Kambwala.
- Out: Casemiro (hamstring), L. Martinez (foot), Malacia (knee), Maguire (groin), Eriksen (knee), Mount (calf), Martial (ill)
- Suspended: Bruno Fernandes (yellow card association)
Ten Hag hands a start to Kobbie Mainoo in midfield and gives Scott McTominay the captaincy as he looks to deal with the absence of skipper Bruno Fernandes due to suspension.
