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James Robson, David Lynch

Man Utd vs Liverpool FC lineups: De Gea STARTS after miracle recovery, but Mohamed Salah is OUT

David de Gea has made a dramatic recovery from a groin strain to be named in Manchester United’s starting XI.

The Spain international was expected to miss the crunch game against Liverpool - but came through training on Friday and Saturday and has been declared fit.

Anthony Martial is only fit enough to make the bench after recovering from a thigh strain, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka is back in the starting line-up after illness.

Solskjaer has opted for Fred alongside McTominay in midfield.

United’s line-up points to potential back three of Maguire, Lindelof and Tuanzebe - but it remains to be seen how Solskjaer lines up.

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He hinted after defeat to Newcastle that he could be ready to alter United’s system - and the lack of Lingard and Martial may well push him towards a front two of Rashford and James.

Man Utd XI: de Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Young, McTominay, Tuanzebe, Fred, Andreas Pereira, Rashford, James.

Substitutes: Mata, Martial, Rojo, Romero, Greenwood, Garner, Williams.

Liverpool (David Lynch)

Mohamed Salah misses out after failing to overcome an ankle injury.

The Egyptian sustained the problem after being hit with a cynical challenge from Hamza Choudhury in the closing stages of the Reds' win over Leicester City on October 5.

And, despite receiving treatment throughout the international break, he has not proven himself fit enough to make the trip to Old Trafford.

Salah's absence provides an opportunity for Divock Origi to start, while Jurgen Klopp makes just one further outfield change to his team.

That sees James Milner make way in midfield, with captain Jordan Henderson taking his fellow Englishman's place.

As expected, Alisson Becker returns in goal, taking the place of impressive stand-in Adrian San Miguel.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Mane, Firmino, Origi.

Substitutes: Lovren, Milner, Keita, Gomez, Adrian, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lallana.

Predict the result.

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