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Man Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2026, 7:14 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.
  • Manchester United host old rivals Liverpool for a game that could prove crucial in the battle for Champions League qualification.
  • United have improved considerably ⁠under caretaker boss Michael Carrick, who took charge following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal.

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Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during a match [File: Adam Vaughan/EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026Who: Manchester United vs Liverpool What: Premier League Where: Old Trafford, Manchester When: Sunday, May 3 at 3:30pm (14:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 11:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.

Manchester United host old rivals Liverpool for a game that could prove crucial in the battle for Champions League qualification.

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