BREAKING NEWS: Muhammad Sallah, in an engaging manner, reveals which One Man United player he’s most concerned about facing on Sunday. He admits, “I’m quite anxious because I know he will be challenging. Playing against him is often tougher than facing other defenders.” This is an important update.

This upcoming match represents the fifth meeting between these two managers, who previously clashed in the Dutch Eredivisie. Their past encounters were fiercely competitive: Feyenoord, led by Slot, triumphed over Ten Hag’s Ajax twice in the 2019-20 season.

However, Ajax reversed their fortunes by winning both matchups in the following campaign. Now, with both coaches overseeing teams in England’s Premier League, the tactical showdown promises to be just as compelling.

Moreover, this game holds historical significance, marking the first time since 2016 that two Dutch managers will face off in the Premier League. The last such occasion was when Guus Hiddink’s Chelsea took on Ronald Koeman’s Southampton.

Manchester United’s current season has been inconsistent. They secured a victory in their opening game against Fulham but recently suffered a setback with a loss to Brighton. A win over Liverpool could be pivotal, potentially revitalizing their season and providing the momentum for a successful campaign.

However, United has struggled against Liverpool in recent years, managing just one win in their last 12 Premier League encounters. That lone victory was a 2-1 triumph at Old Trafford during the 2022-23 season. Liverpool, on the other hand, has started the season strongly, winning their first two games against Ipswich and Brentford, and showing resilience in their recent visits to Old Trafford.

Team news indicates that Manchester United might be without Mason Mount, who was substituted during the Brighton match due to injury. Mount’s potential absence would be significant, given his injury struggles last season. Other absentees could include Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, and Leny Yoro, while Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt might be in line for their first starts.

Liverpool’s lineup could also see changes, with Jarrell Quansah possibly sidelined by a minor issue, leading to Ibrahima Konate likely partnering Virgil van Dijk in defense. Despite these potential adjustments, Liverpool’s squad remains strong, with Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez all expected to feature prominently.

Notably, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has an impressive scoring record against Liverpool, with seven goals in ten appearances at Old Trafford. On the other side, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the top-scoring visiting player at Old Trafford in Premier League history, with six goals, and has found the net in each of his last six games against United, tallying nine goals in total.