United Beyond Manchester

Manchester United travel to Anfield on Sunday for a crucial North-West Derby for each club. A win for United would ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim and the squad, snapping a three-match league losing streak. A win for Liverpool would strengthen their hold on the top spot in the Premier League heading into the second half of the season.

Who will be available, and who could start for Manchester United as Amorim aims to defeat Arne Slot’s Liverpool in his first North-West Derby?

Team News

Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will return to the squad after serving one-match bans in the loss to Newcastle United. Ruben Amorim struggled to find answers in their absence and was forced into a first-half substitution.

Matthijs De Ligt returned to the team at the weekend after an illness kept him out for several matches. The Dutch defender has been solid this season and should get the nod again in the Derby.

Marcus Rashford made an appearance on the United bench after not making a matchday squad for four straight matches. Amorim faces a decision on including Rashford for the trip to Anfield, especially given the ongoing transfer rumors surrounding the player.

Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelöf will be unavailable due to injuries. Lindelöf is another player who could soon leave Old Trafford as the club aims to raise funds to comply with FFP regulations.

Predicted Eleven

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Leny Yoro, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez

Midfielders: Noussair Mazraoui, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot

Attackers: Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund