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Who: Liverpool vs Manchester United
What: English Premier League
Where: Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom
When: Sunday, October 19, at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT)
How to follow: We\u2019ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport<\/a> from 2:30pm (13:30 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.<\/p>\n

The Premier League\u2019s two most decorated clubs line up in one of the most high-stakes derbies in years as Liverpool entertain Manchester United on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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The Reds have suffered their first blip under Arne Slot, who last season guided the Anfield club to the Premier League title in his first year in charge.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils have been under ever-increasing strain since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, and \u2013 despite improved performances \u2013 results remain at a low for Ruben Amorim, who is approaching a year in charge at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Al Jazeera Sport takes a closer look at what feels like a must-not-lose for the clubs, who have both won and lifted the English top-flight title on 22 occasions, but find themselves at contrasting junctions in their current plights.<\/p>\n

How are Liverpool shaping up for Man Utd visit?<\/p>\n

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said \u201cresults don\u2019t lie\u201d after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive improvements ahead of Manchester United\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n

The Premier League champions won their opening seven games of the season in all competitions, but poor performances were masked by a series of late goals.<\/p>\n

Liverpool suffered defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray in the Champions League and Chelsea<\/a> before the international break, leaving them to fall one point behind title rivals Arsenal.<\/p>\n

After romping to the title last season, Liverpool splashed out nearly 450 million pounds ($604m) on new signings, paying club-record fees for Alexander Isak<\/a> and Florian Wirtz<\/a>, neither of whom has yet scored a Premier League goal.<\/p>\n

At the other end of the pitch, Slot\u2019s men have conceded two or more goals in four of their seven Premier League games.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve played 10, won seven and lost three. The three losses were by close margins,\u201d Slot said at his pre-match news conference on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut as I keep saying, we should not be dependent on such margins.<\/p>\n

\u201cResults don\u2019t lie \u2013 if you lose three in a row, then you have to do better. We are aware of that and we have to react.\u201d<\/p>\n

What has been Liverpool\u2019s greatest challenge this season?<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah\u2019s sensational form propelled Liverpool to the title last season, but the 33-year-old Egyptian has so far struggled to adjust to the changes made to the side during the transfer window.<\/p>\n

Slot pinpointed a lack of game-changing moments from his star-studded forward line and problems at set-pieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t created as many chances as last season and there\u2019s a reason for that \u2013 the playing style of the opponent, and we have to find answers to that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first answer is not to concede as many goals as we did. If a team scores one or two goals, then we need three goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the first half of last season, we mainly got these goals from a special moment from one of our front three. The second half, we needed set pieces against a low block.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis season we haven\u2019t had those special moments, and we haven\u2019t scored from set pieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s clear that conceding four goals from set pieces is far too much for a team that wants to compete.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah has six goal involvements in 10 games for Liverpool this season, which would be fine for most, but for a player of his ability, that’s considered underperforming.<\/p>\n

Across his last 24 games in all competitions, Salah has just four non-penalty goals.#LFC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DA4Uqi9b7J<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) October 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

How are Manchester United shaping up for the trip to Liverpool?<\/p>\n

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has welcomed the backing of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe but said it did not ease the pressure of needing to turn around his side\u2019s fortunes quickly.<\/p>\n

Ratcliffe said during the international break that Amorim should be allowed the full three years of his contract to prove himself at Old Trafford despite a tough first year in charge.<\/p>\n

Amorim has never won back-to-back Premier League games and has only 10 wins from his first 34 in charge ahead of the clash at Anfield.<\/p>\n

That record has left him under pressure, but Ratcliffe, who appointed him last year, offered some reassurance in an interview with The Times last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe tells me all the time, sometimes with a message after games \u2013 but you know, I know and Jim knows, that football is not like that,\u201d Amorim said in his news conference on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is really good to hear that. I think it helps our fans understand that the leadership knows it will take a while.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut, at the same moment, I don\u2019t like that because it will give a feeling like we have time to work things out, so I don\u2019t want that feeling in our club. It\u2019s good to feel the support, but we need to show people we are ready to win games. I know it is going to take a while, but I don\u2019t want to think like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

United, who finished in the bottom half of the Premier League last season, are in 10th place in the table, five points behind Liverpool.<\/p>\n

What happened the last time Liverpool played Manchester United?<\/p>\n

The sides drew 2-2<\/a> at Liverpool last season in what was arguably Amorim\u2019s most impressive result since taking charge, and there have been other creditable performances against top clubs, but the former Sporting coach says that exposes a mentality issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe the expectations, when you have to win and the responsibility of winning, it is so much harder,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you play in big clubs, you need to win every game. We have difficulties sometimes to play with that responsibility. Maybe when Manchester United are not expected to win, it is easier for the players to perform, but we need to change that.\u201d<\/p>\n

When did Manchester United last win at Liverpool?<\/p>\n

United haven\u2019t won at Anfield since 2016, and few will expect that to change on Sunday in what is the 100th clash between the old rivals at Liverpool\u2019s ground, even if Liverpool are on a run of three defeats in all competitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is one more game we need to prove again that we are playing better,\u201d Amorim said. \u201cWe need to be better in both boxes. It\u2019s one more game that we need to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Head-to-head<\/p>\n

This is the 218th meeting between the sides, with Manchester United winning on 83 occasions, while Liverpool have emerged victorious from 72 of the encounters.<\/p>\n

United\u2019s last league win against Liverpool was in 2022 when Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford put the home side two-up at Old Trafford, while Mohamed Salah provided a late consolation for the Reds.<\/p>\n

United have lost three of the five league games since then, but did beat Liverpool on their way to winning the FA Cup in 2024.<\/p>\n

Liverpool team news<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains out with a hamstring injury, but there was better injury news for Liverpool as Ryan Gravenberch is fit to face United despite coming off injured for the Netherlands during the international break.<\/p>\n

Manchester United team news<\/p>\n

Lisandro Martinez is not yet ready to return as he recovers from a knee injury, while Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful.<\/p>\n

Liverpool predicted starting lineup<\/p>\n

Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike; Isak<\/p>\n

Manchester United predicted lineup<\/p>\n

Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount, Sesko<\/p>\n