Manchester United and Liverpool will clash for Matchday 3 of the 2022-23 Premier League at Old Trafford today. While an encounter between these two teams is always highly anticipated, the odds are high as neither of them have won in this league so far. If you live in the US, you can watch this game live on FuboTV (free trial).
The hosts are coming to this match with zero points after having lost both of their games, including the shocking 4-0 defeat at Brentford last time out. Coach Erik ten Hag is under serious pressure and the team needs to start turning things around.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have drawn the two opening games of the season and are in the 12th place of the table. Jurgen Klopp’s side has been struggling with injuries and defensive issues. However, they need to step up their game if they don’t want to lose more points.
Manchester United’s lineup
For this match, Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be part of the starting XI. On the other hand, Ericksen and Fernandes will return to the initial lineup.
Manchester United’s lineup against Liverpool: David De Gea; Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia; Christian Eriksen; Scott McTominay, Elanga, Bruno Fernandes; Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford.
Liverpool’s lineup
Klopp has nine injured players, while Darwin Nuñez is suspended for the match. On a positive note for the German coach, Roberto Firmino is available to play and he will be in the starting eleven.
Liverpool’s lineup against Manchester United: Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Miller, Jordan Henderson, Harvey Elliott; Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Luis Diaz.