Manchester United vs Liverpool | Match Preview | Premier League
Premier League’s most intense rivalry renews when Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to lock horns with arch opponents Manchester United on February 24.
The match comes at a critical juncture for both teams.
With 65 points, the Reds are level on points with champions Manchester City but have a game in hand. A win over their arch-rivals will give them the required momentum in their push for the title.
The Red Devils with 51 points in 26 outings currently sit fourth in the table, a spot above Arsenal who have 50 points with the same number of matches. A win for them would strengthen their bid to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
United overturned its 0-2 loss against PSG- its first loss under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer-in Champions League by defeating Chelsea by the same margin in the FA Cup 5th round.
Much was anticipated from Liverpool against Bayern at Anfield for its Champions League Round of 16 fixture, especially with the form they were in. But the Bavarian defence held firm and managed to eke out a draw.
Liverpool will welcome back its ace defender Virgil Van Dijk back after he sat out against Bayern owing to a suspension. Van Djik’s return in the playing XI ensures Fabiniho moves higher up to central midfield. Dejan Lovern continues to struggle with his long term injury issues. After playing only 18 minutes in the Champions League, James Milner could start against United. Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain are still recovering from their respective injuries.
In news from the United camp, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial are ruled out as they continue to nurse their injuries which they sustained against PSG. Solskjaer could again start with Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata upfront and there could be a toss-up between Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly in United’s back line.
The last time the two sides met in the league at Anfield, The Reds embarrassed the Red Devils 3-1.
Possible XI
United XI: De Gea, Shaw, Lindelof, Smalling/Bailly , Young, Herrera, Matic, Pogba, Mata, Lukaku, Rashford
Liverpool XI: Allison, Robertson, Van Dijk , Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Head-t0-Head | last 6 fixtures
Manchester United Win: 1 || Liverpool Wins: 2 || Draw: 3
