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 (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara; Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz.
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Cristiano Ronaldo saved United's blushes against Norwich City in their last outing, scoring a hat-trick, including a late free-kick to secure a 3-2 at home. Ralf Rangnick's men are not out of the race for the Champions League due to the failures of both Tottenham and Arsenal at the weekend to further strengthen their claims for a top-four spot. However, the Red Devils need to a run of victories to move back above their rivals. Their recent performances suggest that could be beyond them unless they conjure a suprise triumph this evening.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
The big matches keep coming for Liverpool in their bid to overhaul Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Fresh from their victory over City at Wembley in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, the Reds can put the pressure on Pep Guardiola's men with a victory over United tonight. Their draw against City in their last Premier League match ended a run of 10-straight victories. Jurgen Klopp knows that his team need to keep winning to continue their push for the top-flight crown. They require another ruthless outing tonight.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
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