Liverpool team vs Manchester United confirmed as Alexander Isak and Alisson decisions made
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Rio Ngumoha is among the options to call upon from the bench.READ MORE: Man Utd vs Liverpool LIVE: TV channel, stream and team news as Reds chase Champions League spotREAD MORE: Why Man Utd vs Liverpool kick off was moved as Reds eye Champions League boost"I think it’s always like that," Arne Slot said when he was asked about the importance of this fixture in terms of where Liverpool will finish in the Premier League standings."Every game you play has an influence on your league position. That’s not only when you play Manchester United, it’s every week in every game."But we are aware of the fact that it’s a very big game, not only because we play Man United, but definitely also to qualify for the Champions League and to get the highest possible position in the league table, which of course is something we want.Liverpool manager Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)"We wanted to, of course, win the league.
Likewise, Liverpool would need to win today's game to ensure its spot in the top five."I think last season when we played them, they were not in the same league position as they are now," Slot added. "Then, I also said that their players are much better than the league position shows.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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