Manchester United Form and Lineup
The lighter schedule for the side coached by Carrick, with no European competitions or other tournaments since the start of 2026, allows them to focus solely on the Premier League. In the league Manchester United unexpectedly slipped after the international break, losing at home to Leeds United (1:2). However, the Red Devils immediately bounced back with a clean-sheet win over Chelsea (1:0) and a high-scoring victory against Brentford (2:1). In all three April fixtures Fernandes delivered assists — the captain already has 19 in this Premier League campaign. He is just one away from the Premier League record, so Bruno could match it in the near future. It is obvious that the whole team under Carrick are ready to play to their leader without worrying too much about defence.
Key Manchester United numbers:
The Red Devils have the third-best figures for goals (33) and xG (34.79) on home soil. Only Manchester City and Arsenal boast better attacking numbers.
At home under Carrick, Manchester United have taken 18 points from a possible 21 at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have scored four goals across two head-to-head meetings with Liverpool in 2025 (2:2 and 2:1).
Potential Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens — Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot — Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro — Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo — Benjamin Sesko
Absentees: Matthijs de Ligt (injury), Lisandro Martinez (suspension)
Liverpool Form and Lineup
The ignominious Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain (0:4 on aggregate) once again exposed the defensive weaknesses of the visitors. Mamardashvili has not become a reliable deputy for Alisson, and the Georgian goalkeeper is now injured himself. In the last league game against Crystal Palace (3:1) Woodman played all 90 minutes — he made five saves, but it is still hard to call him a top-level goalkeeper. In attack, however, Isak shone: the Swede scored his first Premier League goal for the Reds, so Liverpool will try to boost his confidence towards the end of the campaign. There is faith in Isak, all the more so as he is expected to replace Salah as the club’s leading star and also play without Ekitike, who is seriously injured.
Key Liverpool numbers:
Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in three consecutive away Premier League matches.
Liverpool have allowed 27.07 xGA away from home — the worst figure among the Premier League's top four.
Liverpool have not kept a clean sheet away from home since 22 February. Over that span they have two wins and five defeats.
Potential Liverpool lineup (4-2-3-1): Freddie Woodman — Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones — Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai — Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong — Alexander Isak
Absentees: Wataru Endo, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Alisson, Conor Bradley (all — injury)
