Man Utd vs Liverpool: Erik ten Hag’s side host fierce rivals in huge FA Cup quarter-final clash – time, TV, team news
MANCHESTER UNITED will host fierce rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this afternoon.
One of England’s biggest rivalries will take place in the last 8 of this season’s FA Cup as Man Utd and Liverpool clash once again.
Sunday will be 213rd meeting between the two sides and the second this season as they played to a 0-0 stalemate at Anfield back in December 2023.
Virgil van Dijk voiced his frustrations at Erik ten Hag’s tactics to Sky after the match, as he stated: “There was only one team trying to win the game but unfortunately it did not happen.”
Jurgen Klopp’s side go into the cup tie on good form, undefeated in their last 8 matches and claiming the Carabao Cup in the process.
The importance of this cup tie has been stressed by midfielder star Dominik Szoboszlai, as he claimed he wants to win the quadruple with the Reds in his first season at the club.
He said: “We won already one and we have three more left. Me, personally, I want to win all four, but we have to look game by game.”
However, they face a Red Devils side who have been through a turbulent patch in the Premier League collecting nine points from the last 15 available.
Man Utd legends, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand suggest that the noise level of the crowd will have an impact on the result of the cup clash.
Ferdinand said “The fans have a huge role to play, It gives you energy, energy, energy. You feel that you can go the extra yard.”
Rooney added: “Sometimes it is not all about entertaining football, it is about the fans seeing that you are willing to run and work hard for the team.”
Team news
Summer signing Mason Mount could return for the Red Devils as he is back in full training ahead of the FA Cup clash.
Arron Wan-Bissaka hasn’t featured since Man Utd’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham in January but could also be back in the side after returning to training this week as well.
It remains unclear whether star striker, Rasmus Hojlund will be fit in time to return to the team after his good scoring form was halted by a muscle injury.
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are all still unavaible through injury.
Liverpool continue to have a lengthy injury list as Joel Matip, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago are all unavailable.
However, legendary winger Mohamed Salah was welcomed back to to first team action against Manchester City last Sunday after missing the previous two games with a muscle problem.
Klopp also confirmed Ibrahima Konate has a “good chance” of returning from injury and being involved in the fixture against their bitter rivals.
When is Man Utd vs Liverpool?
- The match will take place TODAY, Sunday, March 17.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm GMT.
- Old Trafford will play host to the derby.
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Liverpool on and can it be live streamed FREE?
- Man Utd vs Liverpool will be broadcast on ITV1 for UK viewers.
- Coverage begins from 2:45pm GMT.
- You can live stream the match for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
Who will be the star players?
Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty last weekend for Ten Hag’s side as they brushed away Everton at Old Trafford.
He has three goal contributions in three games so far for Manchester United in their current FA Cup campaign.
The Portuguese has recently been offered praise by his midfield teammate, Casemiro, as he said: “One of the sharpest players towards goal I’ve played with in my career.”
Liverpool fan favourite Darwin Nunez can be expected to have an impact for the Reds this Sunday.
The Uruguayan forward has the second most goal contributions for his side this season with 28.
He has also scored two goals in the two matches played against Man Utd.
Klopp stressed the threat Nunez can pose to the opposition, even when he does not put the ball in the net himself.
The German said: “Even when he’s not scoring, he for us is incredibly important as he is a constant threat and gives us spaces in areas and options.”
What are the odds?
Match result
- Man Utd – 14/5
- Draw – 14/5
- Liverpool – 17/20
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication.