Man United vs Liverpool LIVE - latest score, Alexander Isak and Alisson both OUT for Reds
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And the decision to spend £320m on three players - two of them out today - is once more back in focus.This squad needs bulking up this summer, no question.Today14:58 BSTArne Slot on Alexander Isak injuryArne Slot says Alexander Isak has picked up a "really small" injury, and suggested he expects to have the forward available for Liverpool's clash with Chelsea next week."After our last win against Palace, you go into the week and in the start you already know you're going to miss out on Mo [Salah], and then during the week we miss out on Alex as well," Slot told Sky Sports."But that's not the first time this season. That's why this game came a bit too early."Today14:28 BSTTeam reactionSo no Alexander Isak then with the Liverpool striker missing out a minor groin issue.I'm told it's not seen as a serious one but the club are in no mood to take any risks with a player who only returned from four months out with a broken leg, sustained before Christmas.It's a shame in one sense but the plan has to be absolutely about getting Isak right because Liverpool have bet the house on the £125m man.You do worry where the goals will come from today, however, with no Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike or Isak.
Shame on them all.Today13:30 BSTBig change for LiverpoolThe last time the Reds were at Old Trafford, their 3-0 win said much about where their season would end up going.That, though, is the only time Liverpool have beaten United since thumping them 7-0 at Anfield three years ago.Time for another win, then.Today12:52 BSTLiverpool team news chatPlenty of rumours surrounding who might not be here for Liverpool today.We know Salah, Ekitike, Bradley, Endo, Leoni and Mamardashvili are definitely not travelling.And our understanding is there are major doubts still over Alisson but also Isak.Could be an afternoon for some of the Academy kids to make the bench. Will Wright anyone?Today12:50 BSTWelcome very muchA very overcast welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's Manchester United and it's the Premier League.And even better, the season is almost over!
ANOTHER week...Let's do this!Today12:32 BSTArne Slot needs victory today more than Liverpool doCriticism is nothing new at a club like Liverpool, where the glare is intense as it is incessant and there is a feeling that it is Slot, more than Liverpool themselves, who could use a result this weekend.Just five points from the 12 on offer are needed to at least secure a place in next season's Champions League, but observers are seeking elements that can be clung to in an attempt to show that next season won't be as turbulent as this one.Read Paul Gorst's thought-provoking piece in full HERE.Liverpool manager Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Today12:32 BSTLiverpool line-ups for Man UnitedRegular ECHO readers will know we always get our Liverpool writers to pick their preferred line-ups before matches.And today's makes for interesting reading.Who starts in goal? It's a big one.Victory for Arne Slot's side, paired with Bournemouth failing to win at home to Crystal Palace (2pm kick-off) earlier on in the afternoon, would see them qualify for next season's Champions League with three games of the campaign to play.That did not always seem possible during what has been a testing season for so many reasons.But three straight wins in the Premier League has put the Reds on the brink.Can they finish the job at the old enemy this afternoon or at least get very close to doing that?Let's find out!