Manchester United vs. Liverpool: How to watch, streaming, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Rusty Gorelick Updated: Aug 29 2024 16:25

Manchester United host historic rivals Liverpool on Sunday, and both managers will desperately want a win to prove they're the right men for their respective jobs.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was only hired this summer and his position is secure, but he'll want to continue his strong first impression with his third win in as many tries in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag of Manchester United was retained this offseason after a lengthy review of his work at the end of the season. With the club backing him in this summer's transfer market, he'll be desperate to prove his superiors made the correct decision to keep him.

How to watch Manchester United vs. Liverpool, streaming

For fans in the United States, Manchester United vs. Liverpool will stream exclusively on Peacock.

Manchester United vs. Liverpool kick-off time, date and venue

Manchester United vs. Liverpool is scheduled to kick off at 11 AM ET/10 AM CT/8 AM PT on Sunday, September 1 with the match taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

Manchester United vs. Liverpool stats and head-to-head record

Through two Premier League matches, Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee are the only players to have scored for Manchester United this season with one goal apiece.
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's leading goalscorer with two goals, and Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota each have one so far.
Liverpool has averaged the fourth-highest share of possession per match at 62 percent; Manchester United is ninth at 53.5 percent.
Liverpool has the league's highest expected goals (xG) differential per match, out-creating opponents by 2.05 xG per match; Manchester United is ranked sixth as they out-create opponents by 0.67 xG per match.
Alisson Becker, Liverpool's starting goalkeeper, is the Premier League's joint-leader in clean sheets with two in two matches.
Liverpool is second in the league in shots on target per match with 6.5; Manchester United is tied for seventh with 4.0 shots on target per match.