- The Manchester United vs Liverpool clash will see both teams fighting to secure a place in the semifinals of the 2023/2024 FA Cup competition.
- The match will take place at Old Trafford Stadium.
Chief rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle it out for a place in the 23/24 FA Cup semifinals when they meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Liverpool go into the game on the back of a good run, winning eight of their last nine matches with the other one ending in a draw.
The last defeat for the Reds came on February 4 when they were hammered 3-1 by fellow Premier League title contenders Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are yet to find consistency this season, registering 3 victories in their recent five matches.
The 12-time FA Cup champions overcame relegation-threatened Everton 2-0 in front of thousands of their loyal fans last Saturday and will want to build on that momentum.
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The side, currently managed by Erik Ten Hag, reached the last eight after edging out Nottingham Forest 1-0 in a fifth-round clash played on Wednesday, February 28 with experienced Brazilian midfielder Casimiro scoring the all-important goal in the 89th minute.
On the other hand, Liverpool thrashed Championship side Southampton 3-0 in a one-sided encounter staged at the iconic Anfield Stadium less than three weeks ago.
The Jurgen Klopp-coached side scored their goals through youngsters Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns.
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What time does Manchester United vs Liverpool start?
The eagerly anticipated clash is expected to kick off at 6:30 pm Kenyan time at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News
Manchester United have a few injury concerns ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash with the trio of Luke Shaw (muscle), Lisandro Martinez (knee) and Anthony Martial (groin) all being ruled out.
Veteran defender Jonny Evans (knee) and fast-rising midfielder Tyrell Malacia are also expected to sit this one out due to niggle and knee issues.
However, the potential returns of first-choice striker Rasmus Hojlund and defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire is expected to give the Red Devils a huge boost.
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As for the visitors, they are still struggling with numerous injuries with most of their first-team players set to miss the trip to Old Trafford.
Diogo Jota (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Ben Doak (knee), Alisson Becker (thigh), Thiago Alcantara (muscle), Joel Matip (knee), and Ibrahima Konate (thigh), Trentt Alexander-Arnold (knee) and Curtis Jones (shin) are all guaranteed to miss the important game.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester United: Onana, Lindelof, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund
Liverpool FC: Kelleher, Robertson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Bradley, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Salah, Nunez
Manchester United vs Liverpool head-to-head
Liverpool FC and Manchester United have played against each other 16 times in all competitions since 2017 with the Reds registering seven wins. Five of those matches ended in a draw.
In the last five meetings between the two clubs, each side has picked up two wins with the most recent encounter ending in a barren draw.
Manchester United: 7
Draws: 5
Liverpool FC: 4
Manchester United vs Liverpool Current Form
Manchester United: WLWLW
Liverpool FC: WWWDW
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Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction
Although Liverpool FC are enduring an injury crisis at the moment, they are still favourites to overcome the hosts and proceed to the next round of the tournament.
However, a win for the Merseyside club will not come easily since the Red Devils are likely to welcome a number of their stars on Sunday.
Therefore, football fans should expect an end-to-end football match where by each side may concede a goal.
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