Liverpool vs Man Utd: Under-fire Ten Hag faces Klopp’s red-hot men in a momentous Prem encounter – preview, stream, TV

TIME is ticking for Erik ten Hag as his Manchester United side have been massively underperforming – and their next assignment is Liverpool at Anfield.

The Red Devils were embarrassed by bottom-half Bournemouth last weekend after being thrashed 3-0 in front of their home fans.

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Harvey Elliot fired Liverpool to the top of the Prem last weekendRex

And then things went from bad to worse for United as a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich saw them go crashing out of Europe just a few days later.

As a result, Ten Hag’s time at Old Trafford has come under serious scrutiny and reports suggest that Graham Potter is being lined up as a shock replacement should the Dutchman get kicked to the curb.

But it could be a major turning point for the Red Devils gaffer should his side do the unthinkable and beat Jurgen Klopp‘s men.

However, title-chasing Liverpool haven’t lost in the league since September and they scored a demolition of goals when United last travelled to Merseyside.

When is Liverpool vs Man Utd?

Manchester United’s mouthwatering trip to Liverpool will take place on Sunday, December 17.

It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.

Anfield is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 54,074.

Liverpool pummelled United 7-0 when the sides last met in March.

What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?

Liverpool vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Coverage is expected to commence from 4pm on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.

Fans can also stream the action on NOW TV.

Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute action of entire match.

What is the team news?

Erik ten Hag will be desparate for some of his key men to return for this momentous Premier League fixture.

The United gaffer is expected to be without; Marcus Rashford (ill), Harry Maguire (groin), Luke Shaw (muscle), Amad Diallo (knee), Mason Mount (calf), Tyrell Malaica (knee), Christian Eriksen (leg), Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Victor Lindelof (knock) and Anthony Martial (muscle).

Bruno Fernandes is suspended after picking up five yellow cards this season while Jadon Sancho continues to be banished from the squad.

Bruno Fernandes is suspended for this huge encounterRex

Elsewhere, Liverpool have a few issues of their own, especially with Alexis Mac Allister whose injury is more ‘tricky’ than first thought according to Jurgen Klopp.

Mac Allister is set to join Joel Matip (knee), Stefan Bajectic (calf), Andy Robertson (shoulder), Diogo Jota (muscle) and Thiago (hip) on the sidelines.

What are the latest odds?

Liverpool to win 2/7

Draw 9/2

Man Utd to win 15/2

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication