Manchester United prepare for another clash of the Premier League titans on Saturday, when they face Liverpool in South Carolina. Both English heavyweights were victorious in their most recent friendly matches, with Arne Slot’s side edging Arsenal and the Red Devils triumphing in a five-goal thriller against Real Betis.
In their latest pre-season fixtures, both Manchester United and Liverpool emerged victorious. Arne Slot’s squad narrowly defeated Arsenal, while Manchester United dazzled with a high-scoring win over Real Betis.
As Manchester United prepares for their final pre-season clash against Liverpool on Saturday, they do so with mixed results from their previous friendlies. Following a close loss to Arsenal, United rebounded with an impressive 4-1 win against Real Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium. Goals from Iker Losada, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Casemiro highlighted an action-packed first half, though a late goal from Diego Llorente made the final moments tense. Despite the triumph, United faces significant injury concerns, with new signing Leny Yoro sidelined for three months and key players Rashford, Antony, and Rasmus Hojlund also injured.
On the other hand, Liverpool enjoyed a 2-1 victory over Arsenal, thanks to Harvey Elliott’s standout performance. Elliott’s two assists led to goals from Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho, securing Liverpool’s second win of the pre-season. Liverpool’s upcoming fixture against Sevilla on August 11 is their final scheduled friendly, although there are discussions about adding another match against Las Palmas.
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, has reported no new injuries following their recent win, with Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch set to make their first pre-season appearances. Curtis Jones also featured in the game, though Andrew Robertson remains sidelined.
Manchester United’s likely lineup includes Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Lindelof, and Amass in defense, with Casemiro and Eriksen in midfield. Diallo, Mount, and Mejbri are expected to support McTominay up front. Liverpool may field Kelleher, Bradley, Konate, Van den Berg, and Tsimikas, with Elliott, Endo, and Gravenberch in midfield and Salah, Jota, and Carvalho leading the attack.
