Liverpool vs Man United preview: Prediction, team news, lineups & how to watch

After a setback in the Europa League in midweek, Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool will be looking to bounce back against their arch-rivals Manchester United in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag also suffered heartbreak in the midweek as his team was knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Last year in this fixture, Liverpool annihilated Man United by 7-0. So, it will be a perfect game for Ten Hag to prove his worth as the manager of Manchester United. Thus, this game will be a feisty game between the two rivals. So, before the kick-off, here is the Liverpool vs Man United preview including predictions, lineups, team news, and how to watch.

Liverpool vs Manchester United preview

Let’s begin this Liverpool vs Manchester United preview by informing you how to watch this most anticipated game of the Premier League…

How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester United on TV

• Date: Sunday 17 December 2023

• Time: 16:30 (GMT)

• Venue: Anfield

• TV channels/live stream: UK – Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go website or app. US – NBC, Peacock Premium, Telemundo, FuboTV

Liverpool team news

Klopp rested Mohammed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker for the Europa League game for Liverpool in midweek. Thus, they will be back for this crucial fixture. However, Diogo Jota, Thiago, Alcantara, Andy Robertson, and Alexis Mac Allister are all out due to injuries. 

Manchester United team news

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag will miss Harry Maguire who has been ruled out for this game due to an injury along with Bruno Fernandes due to a suspension. Marcus Rashford could be back before the game. However, the likes of Martinez, Mount, Casemiro, and Eriksen will miss this game.

Liverpool vs Manchester United predicted lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup: (Formation: 4-3-3) Alisson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Endo; Diaz, Nunez, Salah.

Manchester United predicted lineup: (Formation: 4-2-3-1) Onana, Dalot, Evans, Varane, Shaw; Amrabat, McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Hojlund, Antony.

Liverpool vs Manchester United score prediction

If Manchester United could get a win at Anfield in this game, then it would be nothing short of a miracle. Thus, Liverpool should get an easy win given the form they are in. So, the score prediction for this Liverpool vs Manchester United game would be 4-0 for the home side.

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