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Manchester United will host Liverpool at the Old Trafford on Sunday in the quarter-final round of the FA Cup. Both sides will look to get the better of each other on the big night. While Liverpool have been unstoppable recently, the Red Devils have shown fine form and could be lethal with the support of the home crowd.

Manchester United vs Liverpool: Talking Tactics

Erik ten Hag would prefer the 4-2-3-1 lineup to overload the midfield and neutralise the opponents. His men will have to cover good ground and be effective in both defending and attacking if they wish to bring a positive result.

Jurgen Klopp will field a traditional 4-3-3 formation and ask the midfielders to supply the ball to wingers. Their attackers have been in terrific form and can create goals out of nowhere. With results going in their favour, they will be high in confidence.

Manchester United

Anthony Martial (groin), Luke Shaw (muscle), Tyrell Malacia (knee) and Lisandro Martinez (knee) are the notable absentees for the Red Devils.

Manchester United Predicted XI

Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 03: Diogo Dalot and Casemiro of Manchester United interact at full-time following the team’s defeat in the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Liverpool

Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago Alcantara (muscle), Diogo Jota (knee), Ben Doak (knee), Joel Matip (knee), Alisson Becker (thigh), Curtis Jones (shin) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) are unavailable due to injuries.

Liverpool Predicted XI

Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Key Men

Manchester United

The return of star striker Rasmus Hojlund is a massive boost. His contribution alongside Marcus Rashford will be the key to the team’s success. However, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof should be at their best to cut down the attacking threat.

Liverpool

While Mohamed Salah remains their main attacker, Luis Diaz’s role cannot be underestimated too. The performances of Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk will hugely impact the outcome of the contest.