Manchester United and Liverpool reignite their fierce rivalry in a highly anticipated Super Sunday showdown in the Premier League this weekend.
Arne Slot, who recently took over as Liverpool’s manager, arrives at Old Trafford with momentum, having secured back-to-back 2-0 victories at the start of his tenure. A win at Old Trafford could fuel excitement during this early phase of his leadership.
Since Erik ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford, he has generally had the upper hand in this rivalry. However, The Red Devils have suffered heavy defeats against Liverpool in the past, including 7-0, 5-0, and 4-0 losses.
Ten Hag and Slot are familiar with each other from their time in Dutch football. Despite recent setbacks, The Heathens hold bragging rights after defeating Liverpool twice at home in the FA Cup and Premier League last season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Man United vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel in UK
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the UK:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD
- Live stream: Sky Go, NOW
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra HD in the UK.
Sky Sports subscribers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on various devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also access the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or monthly membership (£34.99).
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What time does Man United vs. Liverpool kick off in UK?
| Date | Sunday, Sep. 1 |
| Kick-off time | 4:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Old Trafford Stadium |
| Location | Manchester, England |
This Premier League clash takes place at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, and kicks off on Sunday, September 1 at 4:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Man United vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
The news that Mason Mount is once more facing several weeks out of action with a muscle injury was a big blow to United this week. With Scott McTominay heading for Napoli, they suddenly look light on midfield options, particularly as it feels unlikely Manuel Ugarte will be ready even if his move from Paris Saint-Germain is finalised early enough on deadline day.
Joshua Zirkzee may therefore get his first start, perhaps alongside Bruno Fernandes in the 4-2-2-2 set-up Ten Hag has favoured in 2024. Rasmus Hojlund is still out and Jadon Sancho appears set to leave, so Marcus Rashford will likely keep his place despite his poor form, with Alejandro Garnacho perhaps getting the nod ahead of Amad Diallo.
Man United predicted XI (4-2-2-2, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo — Garnacho, Rashford — Fernandes, Zirkzee.
Injured: Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro
Suspended: None
New Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa could make his debut for the club at Old Trafford, although it’s likely he would be a substitute at best, having only just completed his transfer from Juventus.
Curtis Jones faces a battle to be fit after missing the win over Brentford, but Slot has an otherwise fully fit squad for this huge early test of his Anfield tenure.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Jota.
Injured: Curtis Jones (doubt)
Suspended: None
Man United vs. Liverpool prediction
Liverpool didn’t have a great experience at Old Trafford last season. Their slim chances of securing a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s last season at Anfield were dashed in a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final, where Manchester United emerged victorious with a 4-3 win.
As they head back to the Theatre of Dreams this weekend, Liverpool will be eager to redeem themselves. However, it’s not just last season where they’ve struggled to secure wins against their fierce rivals away from home.
The Reds has started the 2024/25 season with back-to-back 2-0 victories, giving them a perfect record so far. But as Slot noted after their last match, neither Ipswich nor Brentford is expected to finish in the top six. United, on the other hand, will be aiming for a top spot. Both sides will be fairly pleased with a point out of this blockbuster fixture at this point of the season.
Prediction: Man United 2-2 Liverpool
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Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Saturday, August 31
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (12:30 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
- Everton vs. Bournemouth (3:00 p.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
- Leicester vs. Aston Villa (3:00 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Wolverhampton (3:00 p.m.)
- West Ham vs. Man City (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 1
- Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (1:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Tottenham (1:30 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Liverpool (4:00 p.m.)