Probable Starting Formations & Key Players – Man United vs Liverpool

Last season, Manchester United did a double over their arch rivals Liverpool. They defeated the Merseysiders 2-1 at Anfield and humiliated them 3-0 at Old Trafford.
As far as the team news is concerned, Liverpool’s biggest concern is the absence of star playmaker Phil Coutinho. The Samba star is suspended. Summer signing Roberto Firmino will now be the key playmaker for the Reds against Manchester United.
As far as the midfield is concerned, the battle between Morgan Schneiderlin and James Milner is going to be intriguing. Captain Jordan Henderson may return to the starting XI to boost Liverpool.
For Manchester United, all the lime light will be on big money deadline day signing Anthony Martial. The young French star is going to be under a lot of pressure mainly because of the huge price tag.
During the international break, Wayne Rooney finally became England’s all time top goal-scorer and the United supporters will hope that the former Everton star will find his goal-scoring form with the Red Devils as well.
As far as the starting formations are concerned, United have mainly played the 4-2-3-1 formation this season and Rooney might play behind Martial in this system. Liverpool will probably play 4-3-3 with Can, Milner and Henderson in the midfield. Here are the probable starting lineups.