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Manchester United host Liverpool for the latest instalment in one of English football’s most ferocious rivalries.
The two most decorated clubs in the country meet towards the end of what will be trophyless seasons for each, and results for the teams beneath them in third and fourth mean Champions League qualification is virtually assured.
Indeed, United could be assured of their place in Europe if Bournemouth fail to beat Crystal Palace earlier on Sunday. If the Cherries do win, a draw would suffice.
Victory would give them a first double over Liverpool since Louis van Gaal accomplished the feat in 2015/16, following the 2-1 win at Anfield last October.
More significantly, beating Liverpool at a buoyant Old Trafford would further strengthen Michael Carrick’s case for taking the United job on a long-term basis.
The Sporting News is following the Man United vs. Liverpool match live, providing score updates and commentary
Man United vs. Liverpool score
Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Darren England
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Predicted lineups:
Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): 31. Lammens (GK) – 2. Dalot, 5. Maguire, 26. Heaven, Shaw – 18. Casemiro, 37. Mainoo – 19. Mbeumo, 8. Fernandes, Cunha – 30. Sesko
Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): Woodman (GK) – 8. Szoboszlai, 5. Konate, 4. Van Dijk, Kerkez – 10. Mac Allister, 38. Gravenberch – 30. Frimpong, 17. Jones, 7. Wirtz – 18. Gakpo
Man United vs. Liverpool live updates, highlights, and commentary
1 hour to kickoff: Liverpool have a pair of absences that will loom large today. First, with Giorgi Mamardashvili out injured, the Reds were hoping that Alisson could return in a timely fashion, but he has failed to pass fit for duty, meaning Freddie Woodman is the man in goal.
The 29-year-old journeyman came through the Newcastle youth system and has played for Hartlepool, Crawley Town, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Swansea, Bournemouth, and Preston before signing for Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer of 2025.
Also missing today is Alexander Isak whose injury-plagued season continues as he misses out with a minor groin injury, which is being called “precautionary.” Even with Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah both out as well, Rio Ngumoha still can’t get a spot in the Liverpool XI, with Cody Gakpo deployed up front.
Lineups: The team news is in! For Manchester United, Benjamins Sesko starts up front, with Aiden Heaven along the back next to Harry Maguire. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are both also in the XI, which sends Amad Diallo back to the bench.
For Liverpool, Freddie Woodman is in goal with both Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili unavailable due to injury. One of Curtis Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai are deployed at right-back while the other will serve as the No. 10, while Jeremie Frimpong will handle duties out wide on the wing.
2 hours before kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Manchester United vs. Liverpool in the Premier League. United’s Champions League place is virtually assured, while Liverpool would have to collapse terribly not to make it at this point. This one is primarily about bragging rights, along with being Michael Carrick’s latest chance to make a big pitch fir the Red Devils’ job on a long-term basis.
Man United vs. Liverpool kick off time
This Premier League match kicks off in Manchester at 3:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, May 3 | 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT |
| Canada | Sun, May 3 | 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT |
| UK | Sun, May 3 | 3:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Mon, May 4 | 1:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, May 3 | 9:00 p.m. IST |
Man United vs. Liverpool match facts
- The most recent outing saw Manchester United produce one of their rare famous wins under Ruben Amorim as they pinched a 2-1 victory at Anfield.
- In the past eight meetings between these two sides, Manchester United have won three with Liverpool winning two.
- Overall, Man United and Liverpool have played each other on 245 occasions with United winning 92 of those and Liverpool coming out on top in 82 games.
Man United vs. Liverpool team news
Man United
- Matheus Cunha was a surprise absentee against Brentford and the Brazil international attacker remains a doubt for this one.
- Luke Shaw was forced off against the Bees and he is now also a major doubt.
- The other injury issues for the hosts include the absences of defensive duo Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.
Liverpool
- Mohamed Salah is sidelined with a hamstring injury but Liverpool said this week that they expected the Egypt star to return to action befroe his departure at the end of this season.
- Alexander Isak appeardx to be discovering a bit of form, which was required after Hugo Ekitike’s season was ended prematurely due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. But the Sweden international is out after suffering a groin injury in training.
- In goal, Alisson returned to training last week and should come back into the XI ahead of Freddie Woodman.
Man United vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC | Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Sky Sports website |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |