MANCHESTER, England (Interstat) — Manchester United hosts Liverpool on Sunday in a Premier League clash that carries significant implications for both sides as the season enters its final stretch.

The match at Old Trafford on May 3, 2026, pits two historic rivals with contrasting recent momentum. Liverpool arrives after a dramatic 3-2 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday, a result that snapped a two-match losing streak. The Reds had previously fallen 2-0 at Newcastle United and 1-0 at RB Leipzig in late April, though they also recorded a 4-0 win over Strasbourg and a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace in the same period.

Manchester United, meanwhile, enters on a two-match unbeaten run. The Red Devils beat Brentford 2-1 on Monday, following a 1-1 draw at Arsenal on April 26. However, United’s form has been inconsistent, with losses to Sunderland (2-1) and Leeds United (2-1) in recent weeks, balanced by a 1-0 win over Chelsea on April 18.

The most recent head-to-head encounter went to United, 2-1 at home on Oct. 19, 2025. That result extended a trend of tight, low-scoring meetings between the two sides.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. The same firm’s ELO rating system gives Manchester United a 61.20 percent probability of winning, reflecting home-field advantage and recent head-to-head success.

Both teams face crucial tests ahead. After Sunday, Liverpool hosts Chelsea on May 9, then travels to Aston Villa on May 17 and welcomes Brentford on May 24. Manchester United visits Sunderland on May 9, hosts Nottingham Forest on May 17, then travels to Brighton & Hove on May 24.

Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. local time.