Manchester United vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Another six-pointer in the race for Europe beckons

Manchester United have the opportunity to pull six points clear of Liverpool as the two sides face off at Old Trafford this weekend.

The Red Devils boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League considerably on Monday night by beating Brentford 2-1 thanks to goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko.

The win leaves them third in the table, and they will hope to put further daylight between themselves and their European rivals with a win this weekend.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are in something of a crisis as injuries mount amid a frantic run-in, though results have not been massively impacted.

They have won three in a row in the league despite the likes of Alisson and Hugo Ekitike facing long-term lay-offs, and could claw back some much-needed standing in the table with a win at Old Trafford.

It has been a relatively happy hunting ground of late, too. Liverpool have only lost there twice in their last six visits.

Manchester United vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 3.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Liverpool

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. Coverage on Sky Main Event will start from 2pm and on Premier League from 2.30pm, ahead of kick-off at 3.30pm.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Manchester United vs Liverpool team news

Matheus Cunha is expected to feature after missing the Brentford match with a tight hip flexor, though it remains to be seen whether Luke Shaw can feature after he came off early in that match.

Matthijs de Ligt is not expected to play a part despite returning to training last week.

Injury worry: Luke Shaw

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Liverpool are dealing with a wealth of absentees, with Hugo Ekitike the most recent addition to the list after he ruptured his Achilles last month.

Mohamed Salah is set to miss out with a hamstring problem which may bring an early end to his Liverpool career, while Alisson Becker is a doubt with a similar problem.

A knee injury has ruled Giorgi Mamardashvili out, while Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.

Manchester United vs Liverpool prediction

Carrick had an immediate transformative effect on United’s results, and their momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Their performance against Brentford was not perfect, but United’s effective half-time formation change suggested a new maturity in the squad.

Facing an injury-ravaged Liverpool, they should have no problems at all.

Manchester United to win, 2-0.

Michael Carrick has turned Manchester United around in short order

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Head to head (h2h) history and results

Liverpool have just one win in their last four visits to Old Trafford. United came out on top in the reverse of this fixture at Anfield last October, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire.

Manchester United wins: 81

Liverpool wins: 67

Draws: 59

Manchester United to win: 6/5

Liverpool to win: 6/4