Liverpool vs Man United Predicted Lineups: Premier League

6:15am on Sunday 5th January 2025
By Jake Skudder

Rivals Liverpool and Manchester United face off at Anfield in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, are flying high atop the league table, boasting a commanding 23-point lead over their struggling adversaries.

The Reds have been ruthless in their pursuit of goals, consistently finding the net across matches. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side find themselves languishing in 14th place, desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive league defeat.

Liverpool enter the match on a four-game winning streak, while Manchester United are grappling with vulnerabilities on both ends of the pitch. With key players returning from injury and suspension, both managers will be aiming to field their strongest line-ups to assert dominance in this historic rivalry.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool will miss Joe Gomez due to a hamstring injury, while Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley have returned to training but may not yet be match-fit. Dominik Szoboszlai is back after serving a one-match suspension and is likely to start, while Curtis Jones, who impressed last time out, could retain his place.

Jarell Quansah may continue alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defence, providing solidity in Konate's potential absence.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup to face Manchester United

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz

Here is how the side last lined up

Manchester United Team News

Man United welcome back Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte from suspension, offering much-needed creativity and defensive stability. Marcus Rashford could feature after returning to the squad, but Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined.

Joshua Zirkzee may lose his starting spot after a poor showing against Newcastle, with Kobbie Mainoo likely to retain his place.