Liverpool’s starting XI to take on Manchester United has been announced
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Anfield Braced for Epic Showdown as Reds Seek Redemption
Anfield is set to roar again tonight as Liverpool host fierce rivals Manchester United in one of football’s most iconic clashes — and for Arne Slot’s men, it’s more than just another Premier League fixture.
After a tough run of three straight defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea, the Reds are desperate to bounce back and remind the world why Anfield remains one of football’s toughest fortresses.
Manchester United arrive buoyed by a 2–0 win in their last outing, but inconsistency still haunts Erik ten Hag’s side. They’ll need to be at their absolute best to silence the Kop tonight.
Liverpool Team News: Key Returns and One Big Absence
Arne Slot has confirmed that Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konaté are back in contention after recovering from knocks — a massive boost for Liverpool’s midfield and defence.
However, there’s still one major blow: Alisson Becker remains sidelined, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili once again starts in goal.
Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili
Defence: Connor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk (c), Milos Kerkez
Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai
Attacking Midfield: Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo
Striker: Alexander Isak
Slot has kept faith with a familiar core, trusting his men to deliver a strong response on the big stage.
🔥 What to Expect Tonight
The atmosphere at Anfield will be electric, with fans urging their team to respond after a frustrating spell.
Mohamed Salah – who has a brilliant record against United – will be Liverpool’s danger man.
Virgil van Dijk leads a defence looking to rediscover its resilience.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch bring creativity and energy in midfield.
For United, the challenge is to end a miserable run of results at Anfield — a ground that has not been kind to them in recent years
💬 The Mood Around Anfield
Despite recent struggles, belief remains strong among the Reds faithful. With Slot’s men determined to turn things around, tonight’s clash isn’t just about points — it’s about pride, passion, and power.
Liverpool have the perfect stage and the perfect rival to reignite their season.
Under the lights at Anfield, it’s time for redemption.