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English classic heats up the 8th round of the Premier League this Sunday. Liverpool, coached by Arne Slot, face Manchester United at Anfield at 12:30 PM Brasília time. The match could put the Reds back at the top of the table, overtaking Manchester City, who have 16 points after beating Everton.
Manchester United, led by Rúben Amorim, aim to secure a second consecutive win and climb out of mid-table. The visitors sit in 11th place with 10 points from seven games.
- Liverpool: 3rd place, 15 points, better goal difference than Bournemouth.
- Manchester United: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses this season.
- Recent history: 2-2 draw in their last meeting in January 2025.
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Current team standings
Liverpool dropped to third after recent losses to Crystal Palace and Chelsea, both 2-1. The negative streak includes a Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. Arne Slot has key players returning for the clash.
Manchester United come off a 2-0 win against Sunderland. The team has shown inconsistency but improved in the last five rounds, with three wins and two losses.
Absences and returns in the squads
Alisson remains sidelined with a thigh injury, giving Mamardashvili the start in goal. Gravenberch and Konaté return from injuries and are likely to start. Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo are still in the medical department.
For the visitors, Casemiro is doubtful after playing full matches for Brazil in the international break. Lisandro Martínez, out for eight months due to a torn cruciate ligament, is not yet ready to play.
Rúben Amorim plans to rotate the squad due to fatigue from international duties. Mazraoui and Heaven are also absent.
Likely lineups for the match
Liverpool’s expected lineup includes Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, and Kerkez; Szoboszlai and Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike, and Alexander Isak. Slot opts for an attacking formation at home, leveraging speed on the wings.
Manchester United are likely to field Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, and Luke Shaw; Dalot, Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, and Dorgu; Mbeumo, Diallo, and Sesko. Amorim prioritizes defensive solidity, with Bruno Fernandes as the playmaker.
Referee Michael Oliver will officiate, known for strict decisions in big matches.
Head-to-head history and stats
In 216 official matches, Manchester United lead with 83 wins to Liverpool’s 72, plus 61 draws. The Reds are unbeaten at Anfield against United since 2016, maintaining over a year of home invincibility in the Premier League.
The fixture averages 2.8 goals per game in the last 10 meetings. Salah has a strong record against United, with decisive goals in past editions.
Liverpool aim to end a three-game losing streak, while United seek points away against the reigning champions.
Broadcast options for Brazilian viewers
The match has wide coverage for fans in Brazil. ESPN broadcasts on pay TV with expert commentary starting at 12 PM.
On streaming, Disney+ offers full access, including pre-game and post-match analysis. Platforms like ge.globo provide real-time updates with minute-by-minute coverage.
Other options include betting apps and the Premier League’s official sites, which release free highlights after the final whistle.
