Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League as a rip-roaring rivalry resumes at Anfield today. Arne Slot's champions have lost their last three, while United have continued to be inconsistent under Ruben Amorim.

The Merseysiders begin the weekend a point off the top so there is no need to panic just yet. Slot will, however, be contemplating just how to get the best from his new-look attack, with Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz all having joined in the summer.

Liverpool against Man United rarely needs extra fuel, yet Nicky Butt has just poured petrol over the rivalry with his latest combined XI. Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, the former midfielder was tasked with picking a lineup from both clubs across past and present,

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"The pressure is more on Liverpool because United fans don't really expect to get anything from it. Fans would be happy with a point, but if Liverpool lose four games in a row then there is pressure on them.

Liverpool returns to action for the first time in two-plus weeks when they welcome Manchester United to town in an English Premier League match on Sunday, Oct. 19. Liverpool enters the contest second in the Premier League table behind just Arsenal, while Manchester United sits 10th amid a lackluster start.

The Georgia international goalkeeper has a major challenge on his hands to one day become Liverpool's No. 1, but give his tenacity and mental toughness, you wouldn't bet against him.