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Liverpool vs Manchester United team news: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Georginio Wijnaldum are doubts

Klopp and Mourinho before they became rivals

LUKE SHAW and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be back for Manchester United's blockbuster clash at Liverpool on Monday.

Both players were missed out on games for their countries during the international break but Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is hoping the pair will be fit for Anfield.

 Luke Shaw could feature for Manchester United if he's deemed fit enough
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Luke Shaw could feature for Manchester United if he's deemed fit enoughCredit: PA:Press Association
 Adam Lallana is struggling for Liverpool with a groin injury
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Adam Lallana is struggling for Liverpool with a groin injuryCredit: Getty Images

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has his own concerns over Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren (both groin), Georginio Wijnaldum (hamstring),  and Nathaniel Clyne (knee).

But Emre Can is likely to be at least on the bench after getting more training under his belt as he steps up his recovery from an ankle problem.

The fact the game is on Monday should allow United's South American stars more time to overcome their jet-lag, with Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo and Antonio Valencia all having been away.

Mkhitaryan sat out Armenia's matches against Romania and Poland in his quest to get fully fit while Luke Shaw missed both England games.

However Phil Jones will miss out again with his knee complaint.

 Klopp and Mourinho before they became Premier League rivals
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Klopp and Mourinho before they became Premier League rivalsCredit: Getty Images
 They looked less friendly when Klopp moved to the Prem to boss Liverpool
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They looked less friendly when Klopp moved to the Prem to boss LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

What time is it on?

The game kicks off on Monday October 17th at 8pm.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports 1, with coverage set to start at 7pm.

The show should be a belter, with rivals club legends Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher likely to be on Monday Night Football duty.

Your say

What are the odds?

Match stats

At Anfield, Liverpool have won 42 games, there've been 19 draws and United have clinched 25 wins.

Overall, United have triumphed in 42% of clashes, with Liverpool winning 34%.

United won both Prem games last season and Liverpool have just four successes in the last 18 clashes across all comps.

What They Say

Man Utd midfielder Juan Mata: "With only one point instead of three we are not in the best mood to take the international break, but we are aware that, at our level, everything is possible this season.

"We have five games in October that are very important and we will give our best to make it a good month. Manchester United has always had challenges and the one we have this season is still there."

 Juan Mata is hoping Manchester United can drag themselves up after the Stoke draw
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Juan Mata is hoping Manchester United can drag themselves up after the Stoke drawCredit: Reuters

Liverpool left-back James Milner: "Jurgen (Klopp) is a top manager. Definitely up there with one of the best I've worked with.

"His organisation, his passion. The sessions he does are different to anything else I've ever experienced.

"It can only be a good thing. You see his enthusiasm when he's bouncing on the touchline."


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