Manchester United will lock horns against their Merseyside rivals, Liverpool, in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 17.
After a goalless draw at Anfield earlier this season, both teams will be looking to get one over each other, and, having been defeated in the final of the Emirates FA Cup last season, Erik ten Hag’s side needs more extra motivation to gain victory this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp's men will head to the game at the back of their recent 6-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League against Sparta Praha.
Man United will also be heading into this weekend’s clash on the back of a 2-0 win at Old Trafford against Liverpool’s city rivals Everton. Fernandes and Marcus Rashford's penalties were enough to get United back to winning ways in the Premier League, ahead of a crucial game on Sunday.
On the other hand, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Manchester City in the league at Anfield, with John Stones’s opener being canceled out by Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty early in the second half.
Man United have faced the Merseyside outfit in the historic competition 18 times in total, winning 10, drawing four, and losing four.
Old Trafford will be electric on Sunday as Erik ten Hag and his men will be looking forward to reaching the semi-final for the second straight season under the Dutch tactician.
Man United vs Liverpool team news
Man United
It was disclosed on Tuesday, March 12, that midfielder Mason Mount and defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka are both back in training ahead of Sunday’s fixture.
It is a welcome boost for the Red Devils, who remain without long-term absentees Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia, while Rasmus Hojlund and Harry Maguire are players the manager hopes can return ahead of the Sunday game.
Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, and Omari Forson are also unavailable, with Erik ten Hag expected to give an update on the status of his squad when he conducts his pre-match press conference on Friday, March 15.
Liverpool
The Reds have an extensive injury list, with Joel Matip, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Stefan Bajcetic, and Thiago Alcantara all ruled out of the trip to Old Trafford.
Defender Ibrahima Konate missed the 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday but Klopp said the Frenchman is in good shape to feature against the Red Devils.
Mohamed Salah has been electric since his return from injury, coming off the bench against the Cityzens and also pulling out a stunning goal against Sparta Praha in the Europa League.
Man United vs Liverpool predicted lineups;
Man United
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, McTominay, Rashford, Fernandes
Liverpool
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Man United vs Liverpool kickoff time, date and venue
The match between the two Premier League giants is scheduled to be played on Sunday, March 17, at Old Trafford at 4:30 WAT.
Prediction
We predict that the Old Trafford outfit will secure a slim victory over Liverpool in a 2-1 scoreline.
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After a goalless draw at Anfield earlier this season, both teams will be looking to get one over each other, and, having been defeated in the final of the Emirates FA Cup last season, Erik ten Hag’s side needs more extra motivation to gain victory this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp's men will head to the game at the back of their recent 6-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League against Sparta Praha.
Man United will also be heading into this weekend’s clash on the back of a 2-0 win at Old Trafford against Liverpool’s city rivals Everton. Fernandes and Marcus Rashford's penalties were enough to get United back to winning ways in the Premier League, ahead of a crucial game on Sunday.
On the other hand, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Manchester City in the league at Anfield, with John Stones’s opener being canceled out by Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty early in the second half.
Man United have faced the Merseyside outfit in the historic competition 18 times in total, winning 10, drawing four, and losing four.
Old Trafford will be electric on Sunday as Erik ten Hag and his men will be looking forward to reaching the semi-final for the second straight season under the Dutch tactician.
Man United vs Liverpool team news
Man United
It was disclosed on Tuesday, March 12, that midfielder Mason Mount and defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka are both back in training ahead of Sunday’s fixture.
It is a welcome boost for the Red Devils, who remain without long-term absentees Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia, while Rasmus Hojlund and Harry Maguire are players the manager hopes can return ahead of the Sunday game.
Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, and Omari Forson are also unavailable, with Erik ten Hag expected to give an update on the status of his squad when he conducts his pre-match press conference on Friday, March 15.
Liverpool
The Reds have an extensive injury list, with Joel Matip, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Stefan Bajcetic, and Thiago Alcantara all ruled out of the trip to Old Trafford.
Defender Ibrahima Konate missed the 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday but Klopp said the Frenchman is in good shape to feature against the Red Devils.
Mohamed Salah has been electric since his return from injury, coming off the bench against the Cityzens and also pulling out a stunning goal against Sparta Praha in the Europa League.
Man United vs Liverpool predicted lineups;
Man United
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, McTominay, Rashford, Fernandes
Liverpool
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Man United vs Liverpool kickoff time, date and venue
The match between the two Premier League giants is scheduled to be played on Sunday, March 17, at Old Trafford at 4:30 WAT.
Prediction
We predict that the Old Trafford outfit will secure a slim victory over Liverpool in a 2-1 scoreline.
What's your take on this? Share your prediction with us below: