Overview
- Mohamed Salah, who agreed on Friday to end his Liverpool contract a year early, misses Sunday's trip to Manchester United with a muscle injury but is expected to play again before season’s end.
- Salah’s absence removes a proven threat against United, as he leads all Premier League scorers versus them since 2017 and has a record seven top-flight goals at Old Trafford.
- Liverpool sit fourth, three points behind United, and a win on Sunday could lift them into third in what both clubs frame as a key step toward next season’s Champions League.
- Arne Slot said Friday that Alisson Becker has not returned to full training, leaving Freddie Woodman likely to start again in goal as injuries continue to stretch Liverpool’s options.
- Previews from multiple outlets note a tight contest, with several pundits tipping a draw and calling both sides effective but unconvincing heading into the showdown.