Manchester United host Liverpool on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at Old Trafford. The kick-off time is 14:30 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Manchester United go into the match 3rd in the table; Liverpool sit 5th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Manchester United have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 2 wins in a row. Liverpool have collected 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 19 Oct 2025: Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool; 5 Jan 2025: Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool; 1 Sept 2024: Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2. Manchester United scored through Matheus Cunha 6', B. Šeško 14', K. Mainoo 77'. Liverpool replied with D. Szoboszlai 47', C. Gakpo 56'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 77 as the contest closed.

Manchester United held 38% of the ball against 62% for Liverpool. Shots on target finished 6-5. Expected goals read 2.14 for Manchester United, 0.89 for Liverpool.

The win nudges Manchester United forward and leaves Liverpool with work to do. Manchester United sat 3rd and Liverpool 5th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.