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Liverpool take on Manchester United in the biggest Premier League game of the weekend. Erik ten Hag will have players absent from his squad at Anfield.
Erik ten Hag of Manchester United.
Got 5:30pm to go. The countdown to the game starting at Anfield has begun. And how Liverpool can win all 3 points against Manchester United.
Always one of the biggest games of the season, this time both sides aim to finish in the top four - and it is the duty of Jürgen Klopp's men to ensure that title talk for Manchester United is too early.
Closer to Liverpool in the Premier League than Arsenal before the weekend, the Gunners' dramatic win over Bournemouth on Saturday only widened the gap to the top - the Red Devils must now ensure they stay as they are.
Here are two Liverpool.com stories from today that you shouldn't miss ahead of the game against Manchester United at Anfield, including the latest injuries and the intriguing tactical side of the match to Klopp and Erik ten Hag handle. .
Manchester United's latest injury
Manchester United will be without three players on Liverpool's trip to Anfield in the Premier League, with Ten Hag missing a few key names including Christian Eriksen for the game. However, Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho are expected to return from minor injuries and illness, which will greatly increase Manchester United's chances of winning something.
For Liverpool, however, the focus is solely on themselves. Playing well and taking advantage of the strength of the home team's defense, the Red Devils can get 3 important points, which can be a big step towards the top 4.
Since then, the Daily Mail has reported that Raphael Varane had to have a late fitness test after complaining of pain in his leg.
Mikel Arteta sends warning about Liverpool
Arsenal beat Bournemouth in one of the most dramatic games of the season earlier today but manager Mikel Arteta has told Manchester United the main threat they will face in Sunday's game . Ten Hag likes to press high, but Liverpool have the perfect antidote in Virgil van Dijk, whose passing range is a huge weapon that can be used to smash the numbers Manchester United will besiege. around the Red Devils players to try to destabilize them.
Another Mohamed Salah counterattack who? Perhaps Van Dijk can help with that, while Alisson Becker will certainly also be looking for the Egyptian at every opportunity.
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