Liverpool are set to host Manchester United at Anfield in their eighth Premier League match of the season on October 19.
After maintaining a winning streak in their five opening league matches, Liverpool were on the receiving end of defeats in their last two games.
The Reds currently stand second in the top flight with 15 points and will be looking to return to their winning ways in the upcoming Northwest derby to avoid increasing the one-point gap with table-toppers, Arsenal.
United, meanwhile, have made another underwhelming start to the ongoing campaign. The Red Devils have won only three out of their seven league games so far, which leaves them 10th with 10 points.
Liverpool and Man United have faced each other 66 times in the Premier League, with the Red Devils securing 29 victories to their rivals' 20.
The win tally, however, is tied up, with regards to their 33 league games held at Anfield, where both sides have claimed 12 apiece with nine draws.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Ibrahima Konate was withdrawn from the France squad ahead of Monday's game against Iceland, but is back in training with Liverpool and expected to be fit. Wataru Endo remains a doubt.
“Ibou has come back to us, started the sessions again and is expected to train with us [on Friday].” Arne Slot said at his pre-match news conference.
Liverpool will be without Giovanni Leoni, who suffered a knee injury, and their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury.
Liverpool predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Mamardashvili (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, — Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike — Isak
Injured: Leoni (knee), Becker (thigh), Konate (thigh, doubt), Endo (doubt)
Suspended: None
Manchester United have two outstanding injuries in their squad: Lisandro Martinez, who is not yet ready to return from a knee injury, and Noussair Mazraoui, who is likely to miss out with a thigh injury.
Mazraoui has not played since United's win over Chelsea last month and did not feature despite being selected by Morocco during the international break.
The Red Devils' defender Ayden Heaven's availability is reportedly uncertain after he picked up a knock.
Casemiro and Matheus Cunha should feature despite their lengthy trips back from South America.
Manchester United predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Lammens (GK) — Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw — Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu — Mbeumo, Cunha — Sesko
Injured: Martinez (knee), Mazraoui (thigh), Heaven (knock, doubt)
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. Manchester United match details
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m. BST/ 11:30 p.m. ET/ 8:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Anfield, Liverpool (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek eight
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Darren England
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