Man Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups
Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash with Champions League qualification at stake. United need two points to secure a top-five finish, while Liverpool aim to close the gap with a win. Mohamed Salah is ruled out due to a muscle injury, but manager Arne Slot confirmed he will return before the season ends.
- ▪Manchester United need two points to secure a top-five finish and qualification for next season's European competition.
- ▪Liverpool are on a run of three consecutive Premier League wins but will be without Mohamed Salah for the match.
- ▪Bruno Fernandes is one assist away from matching the single-season record of 20, currently shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
- ▪United caretaker manager Michael Carrick praised the historic rivalry and the team's improvement since last season's 15th-place finish.
- ▪Salah's injury is less severe than initially feared, and he is expected to return for Liverpool in the final part of the season.
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Sport|FootballMan Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineupsMan United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUnited's Bruno Fernandes reacts during a match [File: Adam Vaughan/EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026Who: Manchester United vs Liverpool What: Premier League Where: Old Trafford, Manchester When: Sunday, May 3 at 3:30pm (14:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 11:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.Manchester United host old rivals Liverpool for a game that…
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