Against Liverpool, Amorim needs known quantities, so it currently makes more sense to play Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount as the two No 10s, and keep Mbeumo in reserve. Matheus Cunha is also in contention to start, and the prospect of both he and the Cameroonian coming off the bench during the second half is a formidable one.

Casemiro has never beaten Liverpool in a Manchester United shirt but he has grown in importance to Ruben Amorim

Ekitike is another star striker that made the switch from the Bundesliga to the Premier League this summer, joining Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee that could rise to £79m if all add-ons are met.

Thousands of empty seats for Red on Red match at Kai Tak Stadium game between sides captained by Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool will set out to snap a three-game losing streak when arch-rivals Manchester United visit Anfield on Sunday.With Arsenal due to play Fulham on Saturday, Liverpool could be four points off

Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly been told that Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has a release clause in his contract.