Liverpool face one of their biggest games of the season when they make the trip to bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp's side will certainly be hoping that their Premier League title assault does not suffer a setback at Old Trafford. There's no doubt that United would relish preventing the Reds from moving closer to claiming the silverware.
The two sides have already met twice this season - and Liverpool have fallen short on each occasions. They were held to a goalless stalemate at Anfield in the league before suffering a 4-3 away loss in the FA Cup quarter-final last month.
The Reds have been plagued by injury issues throughout the term but have managed to sustain their ambitions of winning the title in Klopp’s final year. United - who still harbour ambitions of finishing in the Champions League spots - also have fitness concerns. Ahead of the encounter, here’s an early look at the team news for both teams.
The two sides have already met twice this season - and Liverpool have fallen short on each occasions. They were held to a goalless stalemate at Anfield in the league before suffering a 4-3 away loss in the FA Cup quarter-final last month.
![The Sheffield United defender is ruled out for the rest of the season because of ankle ligament damage.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/17/16/SPI_064_AY_SHEFF_UTD_CRYSTAL_PALACE.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Max Lowe
The Sheffield United defender is ruled out for the rest of the season because of ankle ligament damage. | Sheffield United FC via Getty Images
![The left-back has been struggling with a serious hamstring injury and isn't expected to feature again this term.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYxOWEyMWEyLTMyYmQtNGYyMC05ZDA2LTg1ODhlOGYxYTNjMzowN2VjYTAxMS0zYTFmLTRhOGItYTI1YS00NzlkMGMzNjFmNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Rhys Norrington-Davies - hamstring
The left-back has been struggling with a serious hamstring injury and isn't expected to feature again this term. Photo: Catherine Ivill
![The defender suffered a horrific ankle injury last October and he's admitted he's not sure if he will play football again.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/10/09/12/GettyImages-1722489542.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Chris Basham - out
The defender suffered a horrific ankle injury last October and he's admitted he's not sure if he will play football again. | Getty Images
![Another Blades defender who may not make another appearance this season because of an ankle issue.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/20/12/43/SPI_081_PT_West_Ham_Sheffiele_United.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. John Egan - out
Another Blades defender who may not make another appearance this season because of an ankle issue. | Sportimage