Man United U21s vs Liverpool U21s: Preview, head-to-head, key players
Manchester United U21s face Liverpool in the Premier League 2 at the Kirkby Academy on Sunday afternoon.
United have enjoyed a brilliant start to the season in the league, winning their opening three matches, including a victory over cross-city rivals Manchester City in their last fixture.
However, they suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday in the National League Cup, losing 2-1 at Brackley Town.
Liverpool have endured a poor start to the season, recording one win and losing two matches in their opening games.
Match preview
This fixture gives the likes of Chido Obi, Shea Lacey, Tyler Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, and others another chance to stake their claim for a first-team opportunity.
Obi has made eight appearances for the senior team while Lacey still awaits his debut, but impressed manager Ruben Amorim in training this week. The Fletcher brothers are also yet to make their first senior appearance.
Liverpool could field Trey Nyoni and Jayden Danns, both of whom have made their professional debuts, which could make this fixture very competitive.
Coach Travis Binnion is expected to stick with his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, as will his Liverpool counterpart, Rob Page.
Head-to-head
United have lost their last two league meetings against Liverpool but hold the superior overall record, winning 12, drawing seven and losing seven of the previous 26 encounters.
Key players
Man United
Chido Obi: The Danish striker scored in his last two league games but has never scored against Liverpool at this level.
Jack Fletcher: The attacking midfielder has started every league game for United U21s and scored in the 4-2 victory over Norwich City.
Liverpool
Jayden Danns: The England U20 striker has one goal in two league games this term and scored in his last appearance against United.
Trey Nyoni: He has made just one appearance in the league this term, but should be involved in this game.
Stats from transfermarkt.com
Article written by Henry Thornton .