- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last six home games against Liverpool
- Man United come into the match as clear underdogs after enduring a miserable start to the season
- Victory over the Reds could ease pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is currently under immense pressure
10 min Liverpool’s first decent attack comes via Mane who heads the ball down nicely for Firmino, only for the Brazilian to shoot wide.
9 min A dangerous free-kick from Pereira flies in from the right but Robertson superbly clears the danger.
8 min Still an aggressive start for United as Rashford keep drifting to his favourite left flank position. Leaving Pereira and James to play central role.
5" United have started the match brightly. Pressing much higher than expected.
2" Martin Atkinson signals a free kick to Manchester United in their own half.
1" Peep peep! And we are underway. Man United are in red and kick off from left to right. Liverpool, in white, have their eyes set on an unprecedented 18th consecutive victory.
Update: Axel Tuanzebe has been injured in the warm-up. Marcos Rojo replaces him as Phil Jones earns place in the bench.
Manchester United will be keen to get their season back on track when they host rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford in a Premier League cracker on Sunday afternoon, October 20.
United have collected just two wins in the league this season and go into the match a point off relegation and an astonishing 15 points behind league pacesetters Liverpool.
The Red Devils are however unbeaten in their last five home league meetings with Liverpool, in what is one of their longest run without defeat against their foes at Old Trafford.
In terms of team news, Alisson Becker is set for a return between the sticks for Liverpool, with Sadio Mane, Firmino and Divock Origi set to lead the attackline.
Mohamed Salah has not been included in the squad after failing to recover in time from an ankle problem.
Meanwhile, United welcome David de Gea back to the fold, alongside Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the duo passing match fitness.
Anthony Martial has also made the substitute bench but Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw will miss the match through injury.
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