Manchester United confirm Rúben Amorim line-up vs Liverpool as Bruno Fernandes returns (Premier League)

Manchester United have confirmed that Rúben Amorim is starting Bruno Fernandes as they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon at Anfield.

Manchester United will start 2025 with a daunting trip to Anfield on Sunday afternoon, where they face Premier League leaders Liverpool in what could be their most difficult game of the season.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool are thriving at the summit of the table, while United find themselves in a precarious 14th place, just seven points above the relegation zone. Rúben Amorim has acknowledged that the club are navigating one of the toughest chapters in their recent history.

United’s recent league form has been woeful, with five defeats in their last six matches. Home losses to Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, and Newcastle United, combined with away defeats to Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers, underline their struggles.

Despite the odds, a victory at Anfield could be transformative for United, offering a glimmer of hope and a chance to reset as they look to put a forgettable 2024 firmly behind them.

The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim reinstating Bruno Fernandes as part of the attack.

Manchester United’s line-up

Starting XI: Onana, De Ligt, Maguire, Martínez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, Højlund.

Subs: Bayındır, Malacia, Yoro, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

Liverpool’s line-up

Starting XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Luis Díaz.

Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley.

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