Darwin Nunez 'thinks he is Zidane' as Liverpool new boy sent off for headbutt

Manchester City and Liverpool could land themselves a Champions League 'group of death' when the draw takes place on Thursday. The draw for the group stage of Europe's premier club competition takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, at 5pm BST on Thursday evening.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk correctly predicted that their visit to Old Trafford on Monday evening would create the perfect environment for Manchester United to turn their early-season fortunes around.

Manchester United's players were back in training on Tuesday following their first victory of the season over Liverpool on Monday.

Manchester United have finally arrived after sealing a stunning victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.Anti-Glazer protests might have been the talk of the town going into the game, but there'll be nothing but positivity in the Manchester air this evening as United climb off the foot of the table to leapfrog the visitors into 14th.Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford put United ahead before Mo Salah grabbed a late consolation for Jurgen Klopp's Reds, but it was the Red Devils who stood tall in the end as they downed Liverpool for first time in the league since 2018.So without further ado, here are four things Ten Hag got absolutely spot on tonight.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo 'totally blanks' Jamie Carragher in awkward pitch-side encounterIt wasn't exactly the biggest shock given how desperate the Portugal superstar is to quit the club, but it took a certain amount of bravery for Ten Hag to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his starting line-up.Sulk or no sulk, the 37-year-old is arguably United's only consistent source of goals and after back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Brentford, few could've blamed him for giving Ronaldo the nod.But Ten Hag resisted, and was duly rewarded. United were slick and tenacious in attack, pressing from the front and constantly nipping at Liverpool's heels - something they'd have struggled to do with Ronaldo strolling about up front.Can Man United finish above Liverpool this season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.The other huge call Ten Hag made was leaving captain Harry Maguire out.

Bruno Fernandes says his Manchester United teammates need to "give something back" to the fans and be disciplined on the pitch ahead of the Liverpool match on Monday evening.

Manchester United cancelled a planned pre-match meeting at The Lowry Hotel in Salford on Monday afternoon at short notice due to security fears.

Former left-back Patrice Evra believes Manchester United will be in need of a "miracle" to take anything from this evening's showdown with arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will face fierce rivals Liverpool on Monday night, as Erik ten Hag's side look for their first win of the 2022/23 Premier League season.

Leeds United stunned Chelsea with a 3-0 victory on Sunday, with Brenden Aaronson the star of the show at Elland Road, and Liverpool fans are already drooling over a potential transfer in the future.The summer signing from RB Salzburg scored and assisted against Chelsea, and has hit the ground running in the Premier League under Jesse Marsch. The 21-year-old is a self-proclaimed Liverpool fan, and fans have already labelled him as a 'Klopp player' due to his style of pressing and impressive agility.The American has already achieved his dreams of playing in the Premier League, after revealing that England was his goal while playing for Philadelphia Union back in the United States.

Wayne Rooney says Erik ten Hag should not start Cristiano Ronaldo or Marcus Rashford against Liverpool FC on Monday.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has demanded that his team be awarded the win if Manchester United fans force the game to be postponed due to a planned protest ahead of the game.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stuck his boot into Fulham during a press conference.The Reds boss saw his side draw to the newly-promoted side on the opening day of the season, in what was a shock result. After the match, the German boss made some puzzling comments about the Cottagers' pitch being dry."The best thing about the game is the result," Klopp told BT Sport after full-time. "A really bad game.

Liverpool have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their trip to Manchester United next week.

Liverpool's marquee summer signing Darwin Nunez has apologised for his 'ugly attitude' and promised to 'learn from his mistakes' after being sent off against Crystal Palace on Monday.It was a nightmare home debut for Nunez, who went from hero to zero within the space of a week. After changing the game with a goal and an assist against Fulham on the opening weekend, Nunez lost his cool and was shown a straight red card for a headbutt on Joachim Andersen.Nunez had missed multiple chances as Liverpool trailed 1-0 to a Wilfried Zaha opener, and the Uruguayan made matters worse as he was given his marching orders. Luis Diaz bailed Liverpool out with a brilliant equaliser, and now Nunez has apologised for Monday's antics.READ MORE: 'P*** boiling masterclass' of Joachim Andersen that made Darwin Nunez see redPalace frustrated Liverpool throughout the game, and an individual battle between Nunez and Andersen began early into the second half.

Manchester United's logo on them to a Liverpool match is even riskier. The unnamed fan was spotted on the steps of Anfield's Main Stand ahead of Liverpool's draw with Crystal Palace on Monday night.The Reds supporter who snapped a photo of him tweeted: "Seen some horrible sights in my time going to the match but last night beats the lot," sparking a heck of a reaction online.READ MORE: Man Utd fans can't work out whether Darwin Nunez suspension is good or bad"No words.

Darwin Nunez will miss Liverpool's trip to Old Trafford next week - though Manchester United fans can't work out how to feel about it. The Uruguayan was sent off for headbutting Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen in a moment of madness as the Reds lost more ground in the title race with their second draw in as many games, having been held by Fulham on the opening weekend.Nunez will now have to sit out Liverpool's next three matches in a massive blow to Jurgen Klopp, though United supporters on social media aren't so sure that his absence will disadvantage their opponents in six days' time.READ MORE: Darwin Nunez 'thinks he is Zidane' as Liverpool new boy sent off for headbutt"No Nunez vs United.

Liverpool fans reckoned the midfielder looked more like Fifty Shades lothario Christian Grey. The 36-year-old started against Crystal Palace at Anfield and was made captain on a tough night for the Reds.

Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp snapped at one Sky Sports reporter for a simple question.Klopp was interviewed ahead of the first Premier League game of the season at Anfield as the Reds take on Crystal Palace looking for a win after drawing their first match 2-2 against Fulham. Club-record signing Darwin Nunez was named in the starting line-up - his first for the team since his £85million move from Benfica.And Klopp was asked about that decision in his pre-match talk with reporters, with one Sky Sports journalist asking: "First start for Darwin Nunez, why is tonight the ideal opportunity for him do you feel?"READ MORE: Everton want Billy Gilmour in return as Chelsea prepare second Anthony Gordon bidThe question appeared to irk the German coach, who replied: "Because we have no other striker.

Liverpool rock up for an afternoon of Premier League action. Jurgen Klopp is often smiling and who could blame him? He spends so much time celebrating Liverpool goals thanks to the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, and, of course, club record £85million man Darwin Nunez.