Manchester United to face Liverpool in Premier League match
May 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Manchester United Host Liverpool in Crucial Premier League Match
On Sunday, May 3 at 3:30pm (14:30 GMT), Manchester United will host Liverpool at Old Trafford in a match that could significantly impact their Champions League qualification. The teams are currently separated by only three points in the table, with United needing two more points to secure a top-five finish.
Manchester United’s caretaker boss Michael Carrick has overseen significant improvements since taking charge following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. The team is now third in the table and has made strides since last season, when they finished 15th with 42 points behind champions Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, comes into the match on the back of three successive Premier League wins. Forward Mohamed Salah will miss the game due to a muscle injury, but manager Arne Slot expects him to return before the end of the season.
Carrick has described the Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture as a “standout” game, citing its rich history and high stakes. He believes that his team’s recent improvements have been significant and that they are in a good position to achieve their goals.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is close to breaking the single-season record for assists, with Carrick expressing confidence that he should be considered for the league’s Player of the Year award.
The match against Liverpool will be crucial for both teams as it falls on the same day as the World Cup. The game will take place at 3:30pm (14:30 GMT) and can be followed live on Al Jazeera Sport.
Source: Al Jazeera