Man Utd & Liverpool's combined XI ahead of huge Premier League meeting
The erratic pendulum that exists between rivals Manchester United and Liverpool has swung back in the direction of Anfield this season.
Jurgen Klopp's side are right in the hunt for the Premier League title, while Erik ten Hag is fighting for his job after the Red Devils' terrible season to this point.
Hope isn't all lost for United ahead of this Sunday's visit of Liverpool though having ousted them 4-3 in their FA Cup meeting last month.
With both clubs suffering from injuries, a combined XI of fit and available players makes for interesting debate. Here's the team we've picked.
Let's be very clear — if Alisson was fit, he would unquestionably take this place.
Alas, the Brazilian is still working his way back from injury, meaning the goalkeeper spot falls into the grateful lap of Andre Onana, who has at least returned to form in recent months after such a slow start to life at United.
For the sake of the pro-Diogo Dalot argument, it's best you don't watch back his performance against Chelsea on Thursday.
Despite such a calamitous display at Stamford Bridge, Dalot has been one of United's more reliable players this term. And yes, he's lucky Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't back yet.
Ibrahima Konate was withdrawn with a knock during Liverpool's 3-1 win against Sheffield United on Thursday, but he's expected to be fit for the trip to Old Trafford.
That's just as well, because both sides have about one other fit senior centre-back apiece right now.
And now, a man who needs no introduction.
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That's you, Virgil.
Much of Andrew Robertson's 2023/24 season has been derailed by injury, but he's starting to shake off that rust again.
The Scot capped off Liverpool's midweek win with a fine assist for Cody Gakpo.
If we're being completely honest,
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