{"id":620941,"date":"2026-05-03T11:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/620941\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:25:10","slug":"man-united-predicted-line-up-vs-liverpool-as-matheus-cunha-returns-and-ayden-heaven-call-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/620941\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United predicted line-up vs Liverpool as Matheus Cunha returns and Ayden Heaven call made"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United are aiming to secure Champions League football next season with a win over their fierce rivals Liverpool\"Manchester<\/p>\n

Manchester United can confirm Champions League football with a win over Liverpool(Image: Pick the Team\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Manchester United could secure Champions League football in style this afternoon by beating Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Reds ended their Anfield hoodoo earlier this season with a dramatic 2-1 victory during Ruben Amorim’s tenure. Completing the double with Michael Carrick would strengthen his bid to become the next permanent head coach.<\/p>\n

Carrick<\/a> will be delighted to have mostly everyone available to take on Arne Slot’s team. Lisandro Martinez<\/a> and Matthijs de Ligt<\/a> are the only confirmed absentees meaning a decision needs to be made between Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. In the Frenchman’s absence, Heaven has performed brilliantly.<\/p>\n

However, with Yoro<\/a> fully fit again and Harry Maguire’s partnership with the 20-year-old already established, the United interim boss is likely to recall the centre-back. Luke Shaw hobbled off during the victory over Brentford but there is no suggestion this was a serious problem and he should be fit to start.<\/p>\n

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The midfield picks itself which is a worry for United moving forward. Casemiro has enjoyed a brilliant season and is ending his time at Old Trafford on a high. Kobbie Mainoo’s new contract was well deserved and this is the kind of game he loves to make an impact in.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the duo will be captain Bruno Fernandes. The 31-year-old needs just one more assist to level the record of Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry for the most assists in a Premier League season (20). Considering how well he has done for United this campaign, Fernandes<\/a> deserves that accolade.<\/p>\n

Attack is where a few questions remain for the Reds. Matheus Cunha<\/a> missed the win over Brentford with a sore hip flexor but has since returned to full training.<\/p>\n

Carrick did not want to confirm the Brazil international’s availability but, if he is fit, he should return to the starting line-up. He was the matchwinner at Chelsea before his injury and his four goal contributions (two goals and two assists) in his last six appearances make him a big threat.<\/p>\n

If Cunha returns, someone will have to make way and the obvious choice is Amad<\/a>. The Ivorian has struggled in 2026 and his performance against Brentford was not good enough.<\/p>\n

A break out of the team could do him the world of good. Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko should complete the starting team.<\/p>\n

United predicted XI vs Liverpool: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko<\/p>\n

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Manchester United’s predicted starting line-up to take on Liverpool<\/p>\n

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