Man Utd vs Liverpool: Team news, TV channel, referee & latest on anti-Glazer protests

Manchester United and Liverpool meet in the upcoming round of Premier League fixtures, both in search of their first league win of the new campaign.

The Red Devils began life under Erik ten Hag with a 2-1 home loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, before suffering the humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend.

As for Jurgen Klopp’s men, they have drawn both of their opening two matches against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

The Merseyside club also have a plethora of injuries at present and nine players will be absent for the game at Old Trafford.

While United don’t have as many injuries to contend with, they have very different problems at present.

The club are in absolute disarray after a shocking start to the new campaign which has seen them widely criticised.

Ten Hag has also been left frustrated at the club’s poor transfer window to date, with Frenkie de Jong’s saga going quiet of late, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund as his future continues to generate speculation.

United have been linked with moves for several players this week, including: Christian Pulisic, Matheus Cunha, Joao Felix and Moussa Dembele. However, it’s Casemiro that looks set to be announced soon.

The proposed transfer for Adrien Rabiot is also believed to have stalled in a week that has seen United’s transfer rumours reach another level.

It’s also been a period in which the future of the club’s owners have come under heavy scrutiny, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe indicating his desire to purchase the Red Devils, while the Glazers have reportedly begun to consider a sale.

But it’s the clash with Liverpool that should be the biggest United story of the weekend, and here’s all the pre-match information.

When is Man Utd vs Liverpool?

The meeting between England’s two most successful sides takes place on Monday 22 August at 8pm.

Is Man Utd vs Liverpool on TV?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, in the UK. The pre-match build-up is set to begin at 6:30pm. More TV information can be found here.

Who is referee for Man Utd vs Liverpool?

Michael Oliver has been entrusted with this colossal fixture, while his assistants are Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett. John Brooks will be fourth official on Monday, with Darren England and Timothy Wood in charge of VAR.

Are fan protests planned for Man Utd vs Liverpool?

Supporters group The 1958 said they are planning to once again protest against the Glazers’ ownership of the club ahead of the game.

“Today we release our plans for the Liverpool game,” they said. “A game that will have the eyes of the world watching. A game for United fans to come together and show the world our deep discontent for this vile ownership. An ownership that is systematically starving and killing the greatest football institution in world football, for greed.”

Meanwhile, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust published a statement earlier in the week claiming that a ‘fish rots from its head’, in regards to the Glazers.

“We’re being asked a lot about protests at upcoming games (including Liverpool) and as we have always said we will publicise any credible, lawful and peaceful protest so that our members have the information and can make their own decision as to whether they wish to take part,” they added.

Team news

Ten Hag confirmed on Friday that Anthony Martial is back in training ahead of the Liverpool game, and therefore should be fit to play. However, Victor Lindelof still remains absent along with youngster Facundo Pellistri.

“Victor has not returned to the training pitch but the good news is that Anthony Martial is back in training with the team,” the manager told United’s website.

However, whether Martial is fit to start is another matter, and Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the line on Monday.

Meanwhile, Klopp confirmed Roberto Firmino should be available for the visitors, and Joe Gomez is also fully fit after he was deemed unable to start against Palace.

On the other hand, Darwin Nunez is suspended after picking up a red card on Monday which will keep him out for three games.

Caoimhin Kelleher, Calvin Ramsay, Joel Matip, Ibrahma Konate, Thiago, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Diogo Jota are all set to miss out through injury.