Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams when Konate returns
Liverpool can stay eight points clear at the top of the table if they record a fifth successive win in all competitions on Sunday.
Second-placed Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday means the Reds still have two games in hand against the Gunners.
Arne Slot’s side are the clear favorites to win against Manchester United, who are in 14th place in the league after three consecutive defeats.
101GreatGoals.com brings you information about the lineups, team news and confirmed starting teams for Liverpool vs Manchester United.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United lineup
Ibrahima Konate returns to Liverpool for the first time since November after suffering a knee injury that sidelined the centre-back for nine games in all competitions, replacing Joe Gomez.
Striker Mohamed Salah will be hoping to extend his lead over Erling Haaland at the top of the Premier League Golden Boot race after Manchester City’s top scorer scored twice in the Cityzens’ 4-1 home win over West Ham on Saturday had a deficit behind him.
Liverpool’s starting XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunes, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley
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Man United vs Liverpool lineup
Playmaker Bruno Fernandes returns as Manchester United captain after his suspension, but there is no place for striker Marcus Rashford in six matchday squads for the fifth time.
Manuel Ugarte is also back after a suspension, as is his midfield colleague Kobbie Mainoo. Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Joshua Zirkzee make way.
Man United starting XI: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Zirkzee, Malacia, Eriksen, Yoro, Garnacho, Casemiro, Antony, Collyer
