Frank Christian
Manchester United and Liverpool face off at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash. The two historic clubs meet at the Theatre of Dreams for an exciting match.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United team suffered a tough loss against Brighton & Hove Albion in their last game, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool has had a strong start with two consecutive victories.
Stay updated with the live coverage of Man United vs. Liverpool to get score updates, commentary, and highlights.
Current Score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Manchester United | — | |
| Liverpool | — |
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Starting lineups:
Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo — Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford — Zirkzee.
Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz — Diogo Jota.
Live Updates and Highlights
1 hour 15 mins before kickoff: The official starting lineups are out! Joshua Zirkzee gets his first start for Manchester United, while Liverpool’s XI remains unchanged from their previous win against Brentford.
- Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo — Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford — Zirkzee.
- Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz — Diogo Jota.
1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: Matthijs de Ligt and Alejandro Garnacho are expected to start based on leaks from social media.
2 hours before kickoff: Previous encounters between the two clubs at Old Trafford have resulted in memorable matches, including a famous FA Cup win for Manchester United and a thrilling draw. Fans eagerly anticipate today’s game.
Manchester United vs. Liverpool Kickoff Schedule
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Sep 1 | 11 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Sep 1 | 11 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Sep 1 | 4 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Mon, Sep 2 | 2:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Sep 1 | 8:30 p.m. IST |
Team News and Lineups
Manchester United faces a setback as Mason Mount is sidelined with a muscle injury, leaving the squad short in midfield. Joshua Zirkzee may start alongside Bruno Fernandes in the 4-2-2-2 formation preferred by Ten Hag. Liverpool’s new signing, Federico Chiesa, could feature as a substitute, having recently transferred from Juventus.
Curtis Jones may miss the game due to fitness concerns for Liverpool. Otherwise, Arne Slot has a fully fit squad for this significant early test.
Manchester United predicted XI (4-2-2-2, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo — Garnacho, Rashford — Fernandes, Zirkzee
Injured: Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro
Suspended: None
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Jota
Injured: Curtis Jones (doubt)
Suspended: None
Live Stream and TV Broadcasting
Watch the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool in selected regions through the following channels:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select | JioTV, Hotstar VIP |
