🏆 Premier League 2025/26: Matchweek 35

Man Utd vs Liverpool

The Champions League Sprints: A high-stakes North West Derby as both titans battle for a top-three finish at Old Trafford.

Kick-off: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Old Trafford. Manchester United enter this fixture following a crucial victory over Chelsea, sitting level on 58 points with Liverpool and Aston Villa. With the race for European qualification tightening, Michael Carrick’s side looks to complete a league double over Arne Slot’s men after their historic 2-1 win at Anfield earlier this season.

The Race for Top Four

Current Standings

MAN UTD

3RD PLACE
Points 58
Goal Difference +13

LIVERPOOL

4TH PLACE
Points 58
Goal Difference +13
Elite Fixture

Recent Meetings

OCT 2025 (PL) Liverpool 1 – 2 Man Utd
MUN WIN
APR 2025 (PL) Man Utd 2 – 2 Liverpool
DRAW

Manchester United secured a famous win at Anfield earlier this season thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire. Liverpool will be desperate for revenge at Old Trafford, especially with their Champions League spot at risk.

The North West Derby

Head-to-Head Record

4
UNITED WINS
3
DRAWS
3
LIVERPOOL WINS

Last 10 Meetings: United hold a slight edge following their 2-1 win at Anfield in October 2025.

Squad Updates

Injury Report

MAN UTD (DEFENSIVE DEPTH)

  • Leny Yoro (Knock) LATE TEST
  • Matthijs De Ligt (Back) OUT
  • Lisandro MartĂ­nez (Susp.) SUSPENDED

LIVERPOOL (STAR ATTACKER)

  • Mohamed Salah (Hamstring) DOUBT
  • Alisson Becker FIT
  • Virgil van Dijk FIT
MW35 Tactical Setup

Projected Formations

4-3-3

MAN UTD

Key Playmaker Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo
Wing Danger Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo
BENJAMIN Ĺ EĹ KO
4-3-3

LIVERPOOL

Defense Leader Virgil van Dijk
Creative Engine Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister
CODY GAKPO
AI Analysis Match Probabilities

The Final Verdict

Manchester United have found defensive solidity under Carrick, but missing Martínez and De Ligt will test their depth. Liverpool’s firepower remains potent even with Salah doubtful, but their recent struggles at Old Trafford suggest a tight, high-intensity encounter.

Predicted Score
2 – 1
UNITED WIN (42%)

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