A classic Premier League rivalry will reignite on Sunday when league leaders Liverpool host out-of-form Manchester United.

Liverpool continued their excellent run of form with an emphatic 5-0 win over West Ham in their previous league match, strengthening their stronghold at the top.

Meanwhile, Man United suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle at home in their last league outing. It was their fourth consecutive loss across competitions.

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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Liverpool vs. Man United live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in UK:

TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD
Live stream: Sky GO, Sky Sports website, Sky Sports Now

This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, and Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming options are available on Sky Sports Now, Sky GO, and Sky Sports website.

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What time does Liverpool vs. Man United kick off in UK?

This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Sunday, January 5 at 4:30 p.m. local time.

Liverpool vs. Man United lineups, team news

The hosts have been without defender Ibrahima Konate since the start of December due to a knee injury. His replacement Joe Gomez  went off before halftime of the West Ham win with a hamstring problem.

“Joe is not in a good place when it comes to his injury, he’s out for a few weeks for sure,” Slot told a pre-match news conference, before confirming Konate and fellow defensive absentee Conor Bradley were set to return to training for the first time on Friday. It’s still most likely that this game comes too soon for either.

The biggest tactical question for Slot is whether to stick with his in-form attacking trio or bring Diogo Jota into the XI to replace either Luis Diaz or Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones — Salah, Diaz, Gakpo.

Injured: Bradley (hamstring), Konate (knee), Gomez (hamstring).
Suspended: None.

The biggest problem for Ruben Amorim in his early Manchester United spell has been finding the right mix of starters. He was forced to change up the formation early in the midweek loss to Newcastle as he hooked Joshua Zirkzee for an extra midfielder, and getting it right from the start will be critical in this match.

The introduction of Kobbie Mainoo had a positive impact, and Amorim could be swayed into starting the England midfielder here. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are both back from suspension having been sorely missed against Newcastle.

Alejandro Garnacho has still yet to see the starting lineup under the new United boss, but could be considered too after his bright showing off the bench midweek. Marcus Rashford is ill and will not feature at Anfield after missing training this week.

Man United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Martinez — Mazraoui, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot — Diallo, Fernandes — Hojlund

Injured: Shaw (hamstring), Mount (muscular), Lindelof (groin), Rashford (illness)
Suspended: None.

Liverpool vs. Man United Prediction 

Liverpool have only lost one of their last 13 Premier League clashes against Man United, and are unbeaten at home against them in their previous eight fixtures.

With both teams’ respective forms ahead of this game, Liverpool should comfortably win this game and extend their winning run.

• Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Man United

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Saturday, January 4

• Tottenham vs. Newcastle (12:30 p.m.)
• Aston Villa vs. Leicester (3:00 p.m.)
• Bournemouth vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
• Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
• Man City vs. West Ham (3:00 p.m.)
• Southampton vs. Brentford (3:00 p.m.)
• Brighton vs. Arsenal (5:30 p.m.)

Sunday, January 5

• Fulham vs. Ipswich Town (2:00 p.m.)
• Liverpool vs. Man United (4:30 p.m.)

Monday, January 6

• Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest (8:00 p.m.)