Liverpool vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Manchester United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool have avoided defeat in their last 31 matches when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League dating back to 28th February 2021 against Sheffield United.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Alisson takes a risk at the back amid pressure from Fernandes, but the Brazilian turns his way past the United midfielder in his own box.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool are looking to complete the league double over Manchester United for the first time since 2013-14, while they last won three in a row against the Red Devils between September 2008 and October 2009.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
United are without Ronaldo after the tragic death of his son. Rangnick makes four changes to his team from the line-up that started against Norwich. Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Jones and Rashford all start. Sancho and Telles drop to the bench, while Jesse Lingard misses out.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Klopp has made only two changes to his side from their win over City at the week. Henderson gets the nod to return in the middle of the park for Keita, while Matip is restored to the back four ahead of Konate.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Eric Bailly, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Jadon Sancho, Dean Henderson, Alex Telles, Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri, Alejandro Garnacho.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-3): David de Gea; Phil Jones, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Diogo Dalot; Anthony Elanga, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes.
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