Sancho up front for United
Man Utd (4-2-3-1): 24 Onana; 29 Wan-Bissaka, 2 Lindelof, 35 Evans, 41 Amass; 18 Casemiro, 43 Collyer; 16 Amad, 7 Mount, 10 Rashford; 25 Sancho
United unbeaten in three against rivals
Liverpool have become the dominant force in recent years when it comes to their rivalry with Manchester United.
Among a series of Jurgen Klopp-inspired victories, the Anfield club clocked up 4-0, 5-0 and 7-0 victories.
But in Klopp’s final season as Liverpool boss, the Red Devils responded, going unbeaten in all three games played in league and cup.
Both 2023-24 Premier League meetings were drawn, 0-0 on Merseyside and then 2-2 back at Old Trafford.
And sandwiched in between, United came out on top in a 4-3 FA Cup thriller with Amad Diallo netting a 120th minute winner.
Fans arriving in thousands
The weather hasn’t put off football supporters in this part of the world.
The forecast is currently being shown on the big screen inside the Williams-Brice Stadium, and there is still lightning in the distance.
But queues are building outside, and these fans – decked out in the red shirts of both Manchester United and Liverpool – are hopeful that they will see a game.
Storm threatens pre-season game
Football fans in South Carolina have eagerly awaited this contest between Manchester United and Liverpool, but there is a chance that they are left disappointed by a washout.
The downpour above the Williams-Brice Stadium has been torrential today, and there have been recent lightning bolts in the near distance.
There has been no official word on a cancellation as of yet, but it is a situation that officials are monitoring closely.
Man Utd’s pre-season fixtures and results
Here are Man Utd’s pre-season fixtures and results:
- July 15: Rosenborg 1-0 Man Utd
- July 20: Rangers 0-2 Man Utd
- July 28: Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd
- August 1: Man Utd 3-2 Real Betis
- August 4: Man Utd vs Liverpool – Brice Stadium, South Carolina, kick-off 12.30am
- August 10 – Community Shield: Man City vs Man Utd – Wembley, kick-off 3pm