Man United’s predicted line-up against Liverpool as Matthijs Cunha returns and Eden Hazard is called up.

Manchester United will look to secure Champions League football next season with a win over their fierce rivals Liverpool.

Manchester United can secure Champions League football by beating Liverpool at Old Trafford this afternoon. The Reds ended their Anfield hoodoo earlier this season under Ruben Amorim with a dramatic 2-1 victory. Completing the double with Michael Carrick will strengthen his bid to become the next permanent head coach.

Carrick will be delighted to have most everyone available to take on Arne Slott’s side. Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt are the only confirmed absentees, which means a decision needs to be made between Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. Haven performed brilliantly in the absence of the Frenchman.

However, with Euro fully fit again and a partnership with 20-year-old Harry Maguire already established, United’s interim boss is likely to recall the centre-back. Luke Shaw limped off during the victory against Brentford but there was no suggestion it was a serious problem and he should be fit to start.

The midfield picks itself, causing problems for United going forward. Casemiro has enjoyed a fantastic season and is ending his time at Old Trafford on a high. Kobe Mino’s new contract wadeserved, and this is the type of game wheren which he likes to make an impact.

Ahead of these two will be captain Bruno Fernandes. The 31-year-old needs just one more assist to equal Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry’s record for most assists in a Premier League season (20). Given how well he has done for United this campaign, Fernandes deserves the praise.

Attack is where few questions remain for the Reds. Matheus Cunha missed the win against Brentford with a sore hip flexor but has since returned to full training.

Carrick did not want to confirm the Brazil international’s availability, but if he is fit, he should return to the starting line-up. He was a match-winner at Chelsea before his injury and his four goal contributions in his last six appearances (two goals and two assists) make him a major threat.

If Cunha returns, someone will have to make way, and the obvious choice is Amad. The Ivorian has struggled in 2026 and his performance against Brentford was not satisfactory enough.

A break from the team could really help him. Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko should round out the starting lineup.

United’s predicted XI vs Liverpool: Lemmens; Dalut, Euro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mino; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Cisco

Manchester United have predicted their starting line-up against Liverpool.