Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Premier League

Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: 19th October, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 04:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Anfield

Premier League football will be back in action after the international break, as two English giants will lock horns on Sunday. Liverpool and Manchester United's rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in world football. Both teams have their own objective to win this match. Here's Sportsdunia's Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview:

Liverpool lost its top spot to Arsenal just before the international break as it dropped points in back-to-back matches. The situation will be a bit concerning for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, as they also lost to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Star players and new signings haven't performed as per expectations, and surely it is impacting a lot on their performance. Quality-wise, they are still the best team in England, but surely they will have to make sure to plan things properly so that they get back to winning matches.

On the other hand, United find themselves in the 10th spot, as they won their match against newly promoted Sunderland. In seven league matches, they have won three, drawn once and lost three games. A lot of things have been said in the media about Amorim and his men, but surely they are capable of playing good football, and will be confident facing the Reds at Anfield. Both teams are struggling with their form, and surely it will be a well-contested fixture. It will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Liverpool Team News

Giovanni Leoni is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Alisson might be available, and Hugo Ekitike is also doubtful for the match. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Manchester United Team News

Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are both injured and will miss the match against the defending champions. The rest of the players are fit to play on Sunday.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Liverpool vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups:

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili

Defenders: Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Bayindir

Defenders: Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw

Midfielders: Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu

Forwards: Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko

Liverpool vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 244 times; Liverpool has won 82 matches, 71 ended in draws, and United has won 91 matches.

Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Manchester United

Alexander Isak (Liverpool)

Isak is known for his technical brilliance, physical presence and clinical finishing. The Swedish international has become a key figure for both club and country. He was surrounded by controversies in the transfer window, but somehow his former team, Newcastle United, decided to let him go to Liverpool FC. In the last few years, he has improved a lot and shown his quality on the pitch. Due to his physicality and high game intelligence, he can make a difference, and without a doubt, he is currently one of the best strikers in the world. In six matches till now, he has scored only once, but surely Slot trusts him to score goals in the upcoming matches.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Things are not going quite well at United, and due to many reasons, Bruno Fernandes has always been the target of pundits and United's fans. Despite United's poor performance, Bruno will be quite confident about turning around the situation after the international break. Amorim fully trusts him, and he is a vital player for Amorim's system, and his leadership will be very well tested in the upcoming fixtures. In eight matches this season, he has scored twice and got two yellow cards.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction

Liverpool will be aiming to bounce back, as just before the international break, they suffered some disappointing losses and lost their top spot in the Premier League. They will be confident going into this match, as they will face their arch-rival United and will surely use the home advantage. Despite United's poor form, they will give a tough fight to the home team, and it will be an exciting match. Most probably, the home team will narrowly win the match.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United

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