Manchester United head to Anfield on Thursday for one of the most anticipated ties in this round of the Europa League.
Never before have the two sides faced each other in a European competition, and with both clubs looking unlikely to qualify for the Champions league via a top four finish, this will be a game that both will be desperate to win.
Louis van Gaal is yet to lose against Liverpool as United manager, and will be looking to extend his impressive run of victories against the Red Devils’ North-Western rivals.
Jesse Lingard, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, and Adnan Januzaj aren’t available for the tie, but Juan Mata will be as his suspension doesn’t apply to European games.
Antonio Valencia could be on the bench according to the manager, and Bastian Schweinsteiger is close to a return, but other players, such as Wayne Rooney, are still not quite ready.
So with that in mind, here’s a look at the possible starting lineup for United against Liverpool:
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