Manchester United will face Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match at Old Trafford during match week 3.
The match kicks off at 4pm BST on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
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Ahead of this highly anticipated game, here’s the latest team news and a predicted starting lineup.
Manchester United’s Team News and Predicted Lineup
Manchester United cannot feature their new signing, Manuel Ugarte, against Liverpool.
The Uruguayan midfielder completed his £50.5 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day.
However, because United didn’t register him by the 12pm deadline on Friday, he is ineligible to play. Ugarte wasn’t expected to start anyway.
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Erik ten Hag is likely to make changes after the loss to Brighton, where he made no lineup adjustments.
Alejandro Garnacho could secure his first start of the season, as he has been close to scoring in the first two games.
Amad Diallo also impressed when he started, making ten Hag’s decision tougher.
Despite his recent struggles, Marcus Rashford is expected to keep his spot, as his position rarely faces scrutiny.
However, Mason Mount’s muscle injury, which will sideline him for up to a month, might cause Rashford to shift to a wider role.
This could allow Joshua Zirkzee to start as the central striker.
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Defensively, Matthijs de Ligt might get his first start after making two substitute appearances.
He was not involved in the mistake that led to Brighton’s late winner.
As a result, Harry Maguire, who struggled against Brighton, might be benched.
United’s injury list includes Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, and Tyrell Malacia.
Mason Mount’s injury further complicates Erik ten Hag’s selection choices.
Predicted Manchester United Starting XI: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Zirkzee.
Injuries / Unavailable: Yoro, Hojlund, Shaw, Malacia, Lindelof, Mount and Ugarte.