Why Man Utd vs Brighton & Hove Albion is making news

Man Utd are currently third in the Premier League, three points ahead of Liverpool in fourth as they fight for a Champions League place next season; watch Man Utd vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Super Sunday from 2pm; kick-off 3.30pm. Man Utd vs Brighton & Hove Albion has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Tanzania.

Key facts

• Man Utd are currently third in the Premier League, three points ahead of Liverpool in fourth as they fight for a Champions League place next season; watch Man Utd vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Super Sunday from 2pm; kick-off 3.30pm.
• Man Utd were 2-1 winners at Anfield in the reverse fixture in October under former boss Ruben Amorim.
• Man Utd have not won both Premier League matches against Liverpool since the 2015/16 season.
• Man Utd are third, followed by Liverpool, who are level on 58 points with Aston Villa in fifth and are ahead on goal difference.
• Watch Man Utd vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Super Sunday from 2pm; kick-off 3.30pm.

What we know

Going deeper, Man Utd were 2-1 winners at Anfield in the reverse fixture in October under former boss Ruben Amorim.

On the substance, Man Utd have not won both Premier League matches against Liverpool since the 2015/16 season.

Beyond the headlines, Man Utd are third, followed by Liverpool, who are level on 58 points with Aston Villa in fifth and are ahead on goal difference.

More precisely, Watch Man Utd vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Super Sunday from 2pm; kick-off 3.30pm.

It is worth noting that Who: Manchester United vs Liverpool What: Premier League Where: Old Trafford, Manchester When: Sunday, May 3 at 3:30pm (14:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 11:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.

By the numbers

At this stage, October 19, 2025: Liverpool 1-2 Man Utd (Premier League).

On a related note, January 05, 2025: Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd (Premier League).

Going deeper, September 01, 2024: Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool (Premier League).

On the substance, April 07, 2024: Man Utd 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League).

What they're saying

“Hopefully he does [win it],” Carrick said after Monday’s 2-1 win over Brentford.

“Certainly one of my favourite games, without doubt it’s a standout game,” the United boss said. “There’s big games and big rivalries that we have with other teams, but certainly this one is right up there.

“I just think this probably shows the improvements of the group, really, and getting stronger,” he said.

The wider context

On a related note, March 17, 2024: Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool (FA Cup quarterfinal).

Going deeper, Gary Neville: Man Utd vs Liverpool huge for Michael Carrick and Arne Slot.

On the substance, It's a standout game," the Man Utd head coach said in his pre-match press conference.

Beyond the headlines, Discussing how Carrick has improved Man Utd since taking over, Reds boss Slot said: "Last season when we played them, they were not in the same league position than they are now and I said that their players are better than their league position shows.

More precisely, Not that a match between Man Utd and Liverpool needs much more spice, but the two clubs are close in the Premier League table as they look to secure Champions League football next season.

The bottom line

• We are aware of the fact that it is a very big game, not only because we play Man Utd but also to qualify for Champions League and to get the highest possible position in the league table.
• Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.
• “We expect him to be back for the final part of the season but not for Sunday [against Man Utd].