How to watch and follow Man Utd v Liverpool | 3 May 2026

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Michael Carrick can be with out Lisandro Martinez for this sport, because the Argentinian defender serves the final of his three-game ban for his straight pink card within the defeat to Leeds United. Nonetheless, Leny Yoro made his return to the squad in opposition to Brentford, after lacking the Chelsea sport via damage, and got here on as a second-half substitute for Luke Shaw.

Matheus Cunha was absent from the matchday squad in opposition to the Bees, however our head coach describe his hip flexor situation, picked up in opposition to Chelsea, as “nothing too critical”.

Elsewhere, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu was named in a United squad for the primary time since sustaining an damage in opposition to Arsenal in January, and Matthijs de Ligt continues his restoration from a again situation.

As ever, Carrick might present additional health updates in his pre-match press convention on Friday.

The guests look set to be with out all of Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo for his or her journey to Manchester, as they’re all coping with numerous longer-term points.

They’ve additionally been with out first-choice goalkeeper Alisson, and back-up shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili, for the final week or so, with Freddie Woodman given the nod, however Liverpool boss Arne Slot has prompt their no.1 could possibly be closing in on a return.

That image might additionally develop into clearer after the Dutchman’s media briefings forward of the sport.