{"id":2056,"date":"2026-05-02T08:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeeworld.name.ng\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2026-05-02T08:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:36:05","slug":"manchester-united-v-liverpool-team-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeeworld.name.ng\/?p=2056","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United v Liverpool: Team news"},"content":{"rendered":"


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“We’re in good shape really,” United boss Michael Carrick told reporters. “Matheus has done a little bit of work, so we’re hopeful. We’re not sure but we’re hopeful.<\/p>\n

“Matthijs (de Ligt)<\/strong> is still a little bit further (off) and not involved in the game. Other than that, we are in good shape.”<\/p>\n

Also certain to miss the contest is Lisandro Martinez<\/strong>who is serving the final game of a three-match suspension.<\/p>\n

On facing Liverpool, Carrick added: “I’m fully aware of the situation in the league and how close it is between us, but that’s not something we’re really focused on going into this game. I think it’s a one-off game. <\/p>\n

“They’ve got terrific players, they’re a good team and they won the league last year. We obviously respect everything that goes into the game. We’re treating it as that \u2013 as a one-off game. The league position is what it is but Sunday is a whole different ball game.” <\/p>\n

Last match<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/strong> 2-1 Brentford (April 27): Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Amad, Sesko.<\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/strong> 3-1 Crystal Palace (April 25): Woodman, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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