Liverpool team vs Man Utd confirmed as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak decisions made

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Alexander Isak starts for Liverpool against Manchester United but Florian Wirtz is among the substitutes as Arne Slot's side returns to Premier League action following the October international break. "For this to happen, we all have to pull together on and off the pitch and we have to show proper Liverpool character as it is us – and us alone — who can put things right.

"Last season, we were able to join United on 20 league titles and knowing how tough it was to reach that landmark certainly gives me a greater understanding of what our clubs have achieved over the years. Learn more "It also means that whenever we play, the game will be incredibly fiercely contested because of what we are representing and what is at stake.

"Our last meeting at Anfield highlighted this reality so we should expect another contest that is every bit as competitive today. "It is one where you have to do everything that you possibly can to perform at your highest level because anything less than this is unlikely to be good enough." Liverpool starting XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Isak, Gakpo.