Manchester United cancel pre-match meeting ahead of Liverpool match over security fears

Conor Bradley revealed that Jurgen Klopp has kept in touch with him during his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers from Liverpool as he admits it has been a step-up playing in League One from under-23s football.

Liverpool fans could be looking nervously over their shoulder as Jurgen Klopp's 'seven-season curse' could haunt the Reds after their dismal start to the season.Last season's runners-up currently find themselves 16th - and without a win after two draws and a loss. And it seems to be the story of Klopp's career, with the German also struggling in his seventh season at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.Klopp's seventh season at his previous two jobs has proved to be his last.

A week can be a long time in football.

Liverpool are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester United and Chelsea's pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong - though fans aren't so sure.According to Spanish outlet Futbol Total, De Jong is willing to take a significant pay cut to join Jurgen Klopp's side and would prioritise a move to Anfield if forced out of Barcelona.It's also understood that Liverpool have tabled a bid worth around £53million for the player, with an extra £7million included in add-ons - a sum significantly lower than the £70million offer Barcelona accepted from United earlier in the window.READ MORE: Man City and Liverpool face anxious wait over fear of Champions League 'group of death'Despite the report, Reds fans aren't all that convinced, particularly given the club's long-standing interest in Dortmund's Jude Bellingham."Nahhh not buying it! We'll wait for Bellingham next summer," tweeted one Liverpool supporter.Another said: "Seems way too complicated as it stands. United and Chelsea backed out.

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.

Jurgen Klopp has explained why he grabbed Bruno Fernandes' neck following Liverpool's crushing 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.The Red Devils leapfrogged their arch-rivals in the Premier League table with a classy performance on Monday evening (August 22), as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford claimed a first win of the Erik ten Hag era.But, following the full-time whistle, opposing manager Klopp, 55, appeared to take issue with United's stand-in captain Fernandes, who was ridiculed during the contest for a blatant dive in the Liverpool penalty area as well as refusing to hand the ball back while already on a yellow card.READ MORE: Liverpool fans rage seeing Anthony Martial tell Man Utd ball boy to slow downThe Portuguese wind-up merchant was slammed by fans online with many believing he should have been sent for an early bath. "May be the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever seen from Bruno Fernandes," commented one fan on his horrendous dive.A second agreed: "That dive by Bruno Fernandes is diabolical.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he "may know a thing or two" about team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's not going to tell Manchester United fans.Speaking to their native Portuguese media after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday (August 22), Fernandes addressed the saga which had left a black cloud hanging over the club at the start of the season.Ronaldo has promised the "truth" will soon come out about the "media lies" surrounding his situation at the club. And his fellow countryman Fernandes is making fans wait for the revelation, even though he has information about it.READ MORE: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp grabs Bruno Fernandes around the neck after defeat"There is a lot of speculation, but there is no one better than Cristiano to talk about it," he told Eleven Sports Portugal. "I may know a thing or two, but I won't be the one to say it."Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag made the decision to drop Ronaldo from his side to face Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and he made only a five-minute cameo as a late substitute.

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.

Gary Neville was left a little red-faced after a Manchester United fan professed his undying love to him live on air.Prior to United's emphatic victory over Liverpool, Neville headed around Old Trafford to interview supporters and find out how confident they were about the upcoming match, though was taken aback by one man who immediately changed the subject."Let me first say, you are the love of my life," the supporter told Neville. "You gave me a lot of Premier League titles [and] I absolutely enjoyed watching you and I'm honoured to meet you." READ MORE: Four things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd seal stunning victory over LiverpoolClearly surprised at being shown such tender affection, Neville was slightly lost for words, mustering a semi-awkward, "oh right that's brilliant thanks", in response.Awkwardness aside, fans on social media were absolutely loving it, with one tweeting: "Neville, you've pulled!""Grab your coat, @GNev," wrote another, while a third joked: "Must be the first time anyone's ever told Neville that."If you had to declare your undying love for a professional football who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments section below.Neville's night got even better an hour or so later as Erik ten Hag's side stormed to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool - their first league win over Jurgen Klopp's side since 2018.Jadon Sancho put United deservedly in front in the first half before Marcus Rashford doubled the hosts' advantage after the break.

Erik ten Hag hailed the potential of Tyrell Malacia after the left-back excelled on his full Manchester United debut in the victory over Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag dropped an F-bomb live on Sky Sports when discussing his Manchester United side's shock 2-1 victory over Liverpool.The Red Devils boss joined host David Jones and pundits Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville after securing his first win in charge. He was asked to sum up his emotions as the post-match interview got underway.Ten Hag replied: "We can talk about tactical but it’s all about attitude.

Virgil van Dijk was caught doing a Liam Gallagher impression as Jadon Sancho put Manchester United ahead during their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night.The Dutchman is undoubtedly one of the best defenders around, but fans were bewildered when he decided not to close Sancho down on the edge of the box, choosing instead to stay rooted to the spot with his arms behind his back, mimicking the iconic on-stage pose of former Oasis front man Gallagher."Why was Van Dijk just standing there like he's the singer in Oasis when he could've moved forward to block Sancho's shot?" one fan tweeted, while another said: "Van Dijk looking like he's about to sing Wonderwall there."READ MORE: James Milner 'roasts' Virgil van Dijk and fans can't get enough of Liverpool beef"VVD looked like a s*** Oasis tribute act for that goal," a third wrote.Fans on social media weren't the only ones perplexed by Van Dijk's antics. James Milner, who had thrown himself at Sancho's dummied shot moments earlier, was seen screaming at his team-mate as United celebrated, appearing to tell him he should've "got out" to the United forward to block the strike.Marcus Rashford doubled United's lead in the second half and although Mo Salah grabbed a late goal for the visitors, it wasn't enough to stop Erik ten Hag's side registering their first points of the season.If Van Dijk is Liam Gallagher then which Liverpool player is Noel? Let us know in the comments section below.Having failed to win any of their opening three matches, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool find themselves in 16th place.

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.

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.

Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has admitted that he is enjoying life under Erik ten Hag despite their disappointing start to the season.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, August 21.

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