Liverpool vs Man United – FA Cup: Live rating, staff information and updates

United want somebody to take a seat, it is about recreation administration. They’ve obtained gamers again, however the depth from the attacking gamers.

Rashford, my God. Get out to him. Not sufficient aggression. You’ve obtained to be aggressive on this recreation.

For United to try to play out from the again in damage time, it is legal.

Those 9,000 Liverpool followers completely jubilant because the half-time whistle sounds.

Their staff began slowly and went behind however responded in excellent trend, slowly ramping up the strain on United after which grabbing these two targets within the house of simply 4 minutes.

It’s completely modified the complexion of this quarter-final tie and now we’ll see what United have within the locker.

Goodness me, this recreation has turned on a sixpence!

Man United have been heading to the break forward however Liverpool have hit them with a one-two Tyson Fury, up within the crowd, could be happy with.

Alexis Mac Allister drew them degree after which Mohamed Salah with yet one more purpose towards United giving Liverpool the half-time lead.

United have crumbled underneath the strain. Liverpool are set to enter the break in entrance!

There is a VAR verify for a foul towards Fernandes, who went to floor, and in addition for an offside.

But it was an empathic end by Salah, slamming the ball in off the put up after Onana had punched out Darwin Nunez’s effort.

It will stand – Liverpool have turned it round in a matter of moments.

We have entered 4 minutes of stoppage time.

And there it’s… Liverpool’s leveller. All right down to the ahead run of Jarell Quansah, who capitalised on Wan-Bissaka’s hesitation to tun via the fitting channel and into United’s field.

The ball fell to Mac Allister, whose strike took a hefty deflection to beat Onana and produce Liverpool again all-square.

I’d say the purpose was coming. Liverpool had been slowly turning the screw ever since they fell behind. United obtained away with one with the disallowed Endo purpose however couldn’t maintain out.

Half-time approaching as Liverpool probe away in search of parity in what has been an absorbing cup tie to this point.

It hasn’t fairly occurred for them but and United carry loads of menace on the counter.

Have Liverpool levelled? They would possibly nicely have finished, seems to be tight as VAR put the traces on replays.

It was a ball performed into Mohamed Salah, who might need been simply offside. He in the reduction of into Endo, who swept the ball into the underside nook.

And, sure, Salah was offside by a good means.

United had simply been on the again foot just a little however Bruno Fernandes will get into taking pictures vary. Not certain it was heading in the right direction however Kelleher will get throughout to dive and save anyway.

Then a significantly better likelihood for McTominay to double United’s lead, however he strikes straight on the keeper following Rashford cut-back.

Straight down the opposite finish and Onana saves actually sharply from Luis Diaz at his close to put up.

End to finish!

Luis Diaz nearly will get in behind Diogo Dalot, however the United defender recovers nicely to get a boot in and concede the nook. Robertson’s supply thumped clear by McTominay.

Alexis Mac Allister the primary participant booked as he brings down Scott McTominay as United seemed to interrupt. Doubt he’ll be the final this afternoon.

Fernandes with the free-kick and Varane will get a looping header onto it that Kelleher can pluck out the sky.

Good from Liverpool as Mac Allister picks out Robertson on the left. His cross is teasing however Varane heads clear, solely so far as Szoboszlai, whose shot is saved nicely by Onana, getting down low to his left.

Slick break by United with Garnacho, who slips the cross into Rasmus Hojlund. Caught in two minds over whether or not to shoot or cross, he slips over and does neither.

Liverpool get their foot on the ball and Darwin Nunez wins a nook off Victor Lindelof. It’s swung in properly by Varane heads clear. An offside relieves the strain on United in the meanwhile.

They’ll very glad with their begin and it’s Jurgen Klopp prowling the touchline with a vexed expression.

The early indicators of Wan-Bissaka down the left as an alternative of his typical right-back function trying fairly optimistic. He breezes previous Salah, who doesn’t appear fussed about monitoring again.

Then Bruno Fernandes wins a free-kick for United close to the left touchline. The Portuguese whips it in and it lands on the roof of the online.

Ironic cheers from then house followers as a cross-field ball supposed for Mo Salah sails out of play.

The recreation open and stretched, which is able to swimsuit each groups you think about.

Liverpool working the ball round properly, in search of the equaliser. It falls to Joe Gomez on the nook of the field and his strike flies over the ball. For all his versatility, most likely not one of the best man for that likelihood to fall to.

Liverpool trying to reply and so they break shortly on the transition. Cut again to Andy Robertson from the left however he clears the crossbar together with his effort.

United strike the primary blow and it’s the brand new attacking Scott McTominay within the excellent spot to poach it.

Great play down the left channel involving Rashford after which Garnacho slipped via. His curling shot was pushed up and never out by Kelleher and in got here McTominay to prod it house from shut vary.

The excellent begin for Erik ten Hag’s males.

So shut by Mohamed Salah – terrific cross from the fitting aspect, drops over Diogo Dalot’s head with out him with the ability to react and Salah on the volley attempting to cushion it into the far nook. Just vast with Onana overwhelmed.

Warning signal for United.

Liverpool come ahead for the primary time however Dominik Szoboszlai’s hit is straight at Andre Onana.

United assault once more with Alejandro Garnacho whipping a ball throughout that comes completely into the orbit of Marcus Rashford. Hit with curl in the direction of the far nook and Kelleher with an outstanding diving cease.

United making a assured begin, attacking down the left with Aaron Wan-Bissaka superior and squaring. Kobbie Mainoo flicks out a leg and will get off a tame shot when if he’d let it roll to Scott McTominay, the Scot was higher positioned.

That’s revved the group up much more.

TV footage of Sir Alex Ferguson taking his seat as Erik ten Hag emerges from the tunnel and salutes the Stretford End.

Jurgen Klopp already in his seat – Liverpool’s Quadruple dream to say farewell to him will stay or die over the subsequent 90 – or 120, or extra – minutes.

Manchester United in conventional colors of pink, white and black. Liverpool in change strip of white, inexperienced and black.

United get us going.

Outstanding ambiance because the groups take the sector. An enormous pink, white and black surfer flag has been unfurled on the Stretford End.

Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk lead their troops out into battle.

Here we go then… the 2 units of gamers lined up within the tunnel and, refreshingly, there’s barely any interplay between them not to mention hugging and handshakes. Roy Keane will approve.

‘This is the One’ rings out at Old Trafford and this most eagerly-anticipated of FA Cup quarter-finals is moments away.

Manchester United: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Dalot, McTominay, Mainoo, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund.

Subs: Amrabat, Maguire, Mount, Eriksen, Diallo, Antony, Heaton, Kambwala, Forson.

Liverpool: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Subs: Adrian, Gakpo, Elliott, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Clark, McConnell, Danns, Bradley.

Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

A first-class FA Cup ambiance constructing at Old Trafford simply as you’d count on.

9,000 Liverpool followers packing one finish and the United assist giving pretty much as good as they get.

Just a couple of minutes till kick-off now because the gamers undergo their remaining preparations.

Liverpool are on the pitch and are trying sharp as they undergo their pre-match warmup.

Did in the present day’s match would be the first time in over 12 years that Liverpool and United could have met at Old Trafford in an FA Cup quarter-final?

In his pre-match press convention Jurgen Klopp hinted his aspect might look to change issues up for his or her journey to Old Trafford.

‘I do not know if we’ll play the identical recreation [as December’s draw]. We actually reached the subsequent degree within the season [after that].

‘Before that it was tough to evaluate us, we had rather a lot to beat, pink playing cards, being 1-0 after which that recreation [v United] I noticed it was actually us within the subsequent gear. Result did not present that.

‘It’s a house recreation for them however lots of facets in our recreation that have been good and we attempt to deliver them on the pitch once more. We would possibly do some issues otherwise.’

The Reds will end up of their inexperienced away package for in the present day’s conflict at Old Trafford on St Patrick’s day.

Take a take a look at the Liverpool dressing room forward of in the present day’s match under…

It appears Man United’s tannoy operators have given Liverpool followers one thing to sing about…

With solely two factors seperating Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool on the prime of the desk we’re all set for what may very well be probably the most thrilling title races in Premier League historical past.

But can Jurgen Klopp win the quadruple in his remaining season at Anfield?

That might come right down to their Premier League run-in with Opta’s supercomputer telling us who has the hardest fixtures.

Erik ten Hag wrote in his programme notes: ‘All this week, the thrill round Carrington has been apparent.

‘I needn’t clarify to anyone the importance and dimension of this recreation.

‘We have the 2 biggest golf equipment in English soccer, with the best pedigree and rivalry dealing with one another.’

Mount will make his return to United’s matchday squad for the primary time since November after having been sidelined with damage.

Fans have been exhibiting their pleasure over his return on social media, with one writing ‘Mason Mount is BACK!’

Here’s the beginning line ups for the match…

Man United XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund

Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Harry Maguire’s £30million transfer to West Ham broke down earlier this summer time nevertheless it seems to be just like the Hammers might return in for the Man United defender.

The 31-year-old hasn’t featured in United’s final three matches as a result of damage however is ready to make his return for the Red Devils and can begin on the bench for in the present day’s match.

West Ham are reportedly set to attempt to negotiate a cut-price deal for the defender and can desk affords of round £20m – with Maguire’s contract set to run out in 2025.

It’s St Patrick’s day in spite of everything and Liverpool are set to end up of their inexperienced away strip.

Ryan Gravenberch returns to the aspect following an damage, with Conor Bradley making means for Virgil van Dijk, whereas Joe Gomez seems to be set to start out at proper again.

Erik ten Hag will welcome again all of Rasmus Hojlund, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mason Mount from damage for in the present day’s match, with the trio having been sidelined in current months.

Harry Maguire additionally returns for United after the defender had been absent for his or her final three matches. He’ll begin on the bench for in the present day’s match.

‘I believe it’ll be an absolute basic!’, stated the WBC Heavyweight champion, who was stood subsequent to the pitch at Old Trafford.

Fury, a Man United supporter, gave his rating predictions too, claiming ‘I’m a United fan so I’m going to go along with the Reds and I’m going to say 3-2.’

The boxer added that he was sporting inexperienced, not only for St Patrick’s day however for ‘luck’.

‘Liverpool are an on kind staff so we’ll want a little bit of luck to defeat them,’ he added.

We’re anticipating the staff sheets to reach within the subsequent ten minutes!

Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all more likely to function, whereas Diogo Jota and Ryan Gravenberch may very well be set to return for Liverpool.

There’s additionally been a little bit of switch gossip earlier this morning that each side may very well be set to go head-to-head to signal one of many Bundesliga’s most fun younger skills.

Find out extra under!

Just a few boos for the guests who stepped off the bus at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson was pictured arriving at Old Trafford for the match in the present day.

The legendary United supervisor has loved a advantageous week at Cheltenham with two of his horses driving to victory.

Will his former aspect wrap up what coould be an ideal week for the Scotsman?

While Mason Mount has endured a troublesome begin to life at Old Trafford, having been sidelined a number of occasions with a number of accidents, Erik ten Hag has continued to again the midfielder all through.

The Man United boss sees the Englishman as one participant who can push the Red Devils ahead sooner or later

I’m satisfied he will probably be [akey player]. He didn’t have the prospect to show this level. But he will probably be an excellent participant for Manchester United.

It’s been actually unlucky and disappointing for him [injuries] but in addition for us when you have got such a category participant within the center and you’ll’t play him. He has had accidents as everyone knows.

Will we see Rasmus Hojlund again in the present day?

Erik ten Hag was dropping a number of hints earlier this week that the Dane might make his damage return later this afternoon…

We had week. The gamers you point out [Hojlund, Maguire and Wan-Bissaka] returned on the pitch, partly in the beginning of the week and so they had a session [on Friday] and are all coaching. We need to see how they get better from this, nevertheless it seems to be good. I believe [they will be fit to play].

In my view, sure. Nunez has been in glorious kind within the absence of Mohamed Salah.

Before the flip of the brand new yr, he had struggled to seek out the again of the online nevertheless it was clear he possessed baggage of uncooked expertise.

And it appears he is managed to seek out his kind, scoring six targets in his final six video games for the Reds and is not exhibiting any indicators of slowing down.

Mail Sport’s James Sharpe has taken a deep dive into the numbers that present that Nunez is on hearth.

Tyson Fury is ready to struggle Oleksandr Usyk in May, nevertheless it seems the Gypsy King has taken a while out of his coaching schedule to look at this enormous conflict between two heavyweights of English soccer.

Several iconic pictures from previous and current United stars are printed on the entrance of in the present day’s matchday programme.

Here’s a throwback that I’m certain many Liverpool followers will wish to watch once more!

Philippe Coutinho produced this gorgeous chip to assist United bounce again and seal a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in 2016.

Masterful talent…

Brazil introduced their squad for his or her upcoming friendlies towards England and Spain on Friday night time however Casemiro was not named within the squad.

Head coach Dorival Junior revealed that the Man United midfielder will sit out the upcoming worldwide break as a result of an damage.

Casemiro has performed 90 minutes in Man United’s final three matches and it’s now uncertain whether or not he’ll function in the present day towards Liverpool.

The former Liverpool striker confirmed his assist for his outdated membership, with a video rising on-line of the Spaniard sparring within the fitness center whereas sporting a Trent Alexander-Arnold jersey!

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s stay protection of Man United’s FA Cup quarter-final conflict towards Liverpool

Things are shaping up for this match to be an absolute epic. Jurgen Klopp’s aspect journey to Old Trafford in the present day as they appear to maintain their quadruple hopes alive with a victory over their fierce rivals.

The house aspect, in the meantime, may very well be set to welcome again a number of key stars, together with Harry Maguire and Mason Mount – however may very well be with out Brazilian midfielder Casemiro for the match (I’ll have extra on his damage scenario in only a second!)

Follow alongside for stay updates, the most recent information and commentary as we put together for an enormous conflict this Sunday afternoon, with the match set to kick-off at 3.30pm.