MANCHESTER UNITED take on Liverpool in a North West derby that could cement their spot in the Champions League next season.
The have been revitalised under the leadership of Michael Carrick, amassing a league-high 29 points since he took the helm earlier this term.
Man United can seal their Champions League qualification against Liverpool Credit: Alamy
arrive seeking to spoil the party and secure three points that would see Arne Slot become the first manager in club history to win his first two away games at United.
With massive top-four implications on the line, both sides are desperate to claim bragging rights in what is set to be a titanic Sunday afternoon clash.
MATCH DETAILS
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Kick-off: 3.30pm BST
- Venue: Old Trafford
- TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
- Referee: Darren England
HEAD-TO-HEAD
- Oct 19, 2025: Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Jan 5, 2025: Man Utd 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Sep 1, 2024: Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Apr 7, 2024: Man Utd 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Mar 17, 2024: Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool (FA Cup)
- Dec 17, 2023: Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd (Premier League)
RECENT FORM
Manchester United Form: W-W-L-D-W
Liverpool Form: W-W-W-L-D
Michael Carrick has transformed Old Trafford into a fortress, with his side winning six of their last seven matches at home.
The Reds have found their rhythm at the perfect time, heading into this fixture on the back of three consecutive Premier League victories.
LEAGUE TABLE
Manchester United: 3rd
Liverpool: 4th
BIG MATCH STATS
- Manchester United have won just three of their last 19 Premier League games against Liverpool (D9 L7), though are looking to complete the league double over the Reds for the first time since 2015-16.
- Since Michael Carrick‘s first Premier League game in charge this season, Man Utd have won more points than any other side (29).
- Liverpool won this exact fixture 3-0 last season—victory here would see Arne Slot become the first-ever Reds manager to win both of his first two away league games against Manchester United.
- Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has 19 Premier League assists this season and is one behind the seasonal record set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
- Mohamed Salah has scored more goals against Manchester United both overall (13) and away from home (7) than any other player in the competition’s history.
- Man Utd: 11/8
- Draw: 29/10
- Liverpool: 19/10
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