Arch-rivals Liverpool and Manchester United meet at Anfield on Sunday, with both sides desperate for a positive result but for vastly different reasons.
The hosts, recently dethroned from top spot, are looking to arrest an alarming three-match losing streak. Meanwhile, Manchester United arrive aiming for a rare victory on Merseyside to build momentum after an inconsistent start under Ruben Amorim.
Liverpool vs Manchester United – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
- Kick-off: 4:30 pm BST
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Darren England
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United, 5 January 2025, Premier League
Team News
Liverpool
Arne Slot has received mixed news on the injury front. Defenders Ibrahima Konaté and midfielder Ryan Gravenberch are both expected to be available despite scares during the international break. However, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue in goal.
Manchester United
The visitors are boosted by the return of influential midfielder Casemiro from suspension. Winger Amad is also available again. However, defenders Lisandro Martínez and Noussair Mazraoui remain unavailable through injury. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens could retain his place after a clean sheet on debut last time out.
Form
Liverpool: WWWWL
The Reds sit second, just one point off the top, despite a disastrous recent run. They have lost their last three games in all competitions, including consecutive league defeats sealed by stoppage-time goals against Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Furthermore, defensive frailties have emerged, with the team conceding in their last six matches. Anfield remains a fortress; however, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last nine home Premier League games against United.
Manchester United: WLWLW
United secured a much-needed 2-0 win over Sunderland before the international break, lifting them to 10th. However, consistency remains elusive under Ruben Amorim, who is yet to win back-to-back league games. Their away form is particularly dreadful. In fact, they are winless in their last eight league matches on the road and have not won at Anfield since January 2016.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted XI: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Manchester United predicted XI: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Sesko
How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester United?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 4:00 pm BST.
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