Two of the world’s top attackers will collide in a clash of the titans at Old Trafford on Sunday at 19h 30, as Manchester United play host to Liverpool in the Premier League. The Red Devils have dropped to sixth in the table amid their poor run of form, while Jurgen Klopp’s side find themselves one point adrift of leaders Chelsea.
However, as memorable as their night at Old Trafford was, United’s journey to the King Power last weekend to face Leicester City was anything but, as Patson Daka, Youri Tielemans, Jamie Vardy and Caglar Soyuncu condemned the Red Devils to their second defeat from three Premier League outings.
The pressure continues to pile on the shoulders of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is said to retain the faith of the Red Devils board for the time being, but such struggles after welcoming Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane to the club have left more questions needing to be answered.
With only one point from the last nine on offer in the Premier League, sixth-placed United are five points adrift of leaders Chelsea and could very well drop further down the rankings depending on what transpires before the Reds pay a visit to the Theatre of Dreams.
Not since October 2019 have Man United gone four games without a win in the top flight, but the Red Devils only have two victories to boast from their last seven top-flight encounters at Old Trafford, where Liverpool will aim to condemn them to a 10th home clash without a clean sheet in the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Marcus Rashford could be missing for Man Utd, while Curtis Jones should be back in contention for Liverpool.
Manchester United have injury doubts over Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Marcus Rashford ahead of the Premier League game with Liverpool at Old Trafford.
The trio sustained knocks during the Champions League tie against Atalanta on Wednesday and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes they settle down before Sunday.
Anthony Martial has built up his fitness after returning unfit from international duty with France and is available, but centre-back Raphael Varane remains absent with a groin injury.
Curtis Jones should be back in contention for Liverpool but fellow midfielder Thiago Alcantara will remain on the sidelines.
Jones missed last weekend’s game against Watford and the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid with an injury sustained on England U21 duty. He took part in light training in midweek and the 20-year-old has continued to build up his fitness.
Thiago continues to nurse the calf problem that has kept him out for the past month and he may not be fit until after the next international break in November.
