Man United vs Liverpool – FA Cup quarter-final: Live score, team news and updates as Mason Mount returns to Erik ten Hag’s matchday squad for the first time since November

With only two points seperating Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the table we’re all set for what could be one of the most thrilling title races in Premier League history.

But can Jurgen Klopp win the quadruple in his final season at Anfield?

That could come down to their Premier League run-in with Opta’s supercomputer telling us who has the toughest fixtures.

Erik ten Hag wrote in his programme notes: ‘All this week, the excitement around Carrington has been obvious.

‘I don’t need to explain to anybody the significance and size of this game.

‘We have the two greatest clubs in English football, with the greatest pedigree and rivalry facing each other.’

Mount will make his return to United’s matchday squad for the first time since November after having been sidelined with injury.

Fans have been showing their excitement over his return on social media, with one writing ‘Mason Mount is BACK!’

Here’s the starting line ups for the match…

Man United XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund

Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Harry Maguire’s £30million move to West Ham broke down earlier this summer but it looks like the Hammers could go back in for the Man United defender.

The 31-year-old hasn’t featured in United’s last three matches due to injury but is set to make his return for the Red Devils and will start on the bench for today’s match.

West Ham are reportedly set to try to negotiate a cut-price deal for the defender and will table offers of around £20m – with Maguire’s contract set to expire in 2025.

It’s a clear and crisp day in Manchester – perfect for a game of football!

Fans have been arriving at Old Trafford ahead of this blockbuster match.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have been out inspecting the pitch and look ready for battle!

It’s St Patrick’s day after all and Liverpool are set to turn out in their green away strip.

Ryan Gravenberch returns to the side following an injury, with Conor Bradley making way for Virgil van Dijk, while Joe Gomez looks set to start at right back.

Erik ten Hag will welcome back all of Rasmus Hojlund, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mason Mount from injury for today’s match, with the trio having been sidelined in recent months.

Harry Maguire also returns for United after the defender had been absent for their last three matches. He’ll start on the bench for today’s match.

‘I think it’s going to be an absolute classic!’, said the WBC Heavyweight champion, who was stood next to the pitch at Old Trafford.

Fury, a Man United supporter, gave his score predictions too, claiming ‘I’m a United fan so I’m going to go with the Reds and I’m going to say 3-2.’

The boxer added that he was wearing green, not just for St Patrick’s day but for ‘luck’.

‘Liverpool are an on form team so we’ll need a bit of luck to defeat them,’ he added.

We’re expecting the team sheets to arrive in the next ten minutes!

Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all likely to feature, while Diogo Jota and Ryan Gravenberch could be set to return for Liverpool.

There’s also been a bit of transfer gossip earlier this morning that both sides could be set to go head-to-head to sign one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting young talents.

A few boos for the visitors who stepped off the bus at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson was pictured arriving at Old Trafford for the match today.

The legendary United manager has enjoyed a fine week at Cheltenham with two of his horses riding to victory.

Will his former side wrap up what coould be a perfect week for the Scotsman?

While Mason Mount has endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford, having been sidelined multiple times with several injuries, Erik ten Hag has continued to back the midfielder throughout.

The Man United boss sees the Englishman as one player who can push the Red Devils forward in the future

I’m convinced he will be [akey player]. He didn’t have the chance to prove this point. But he will be a very good player for Manchester United.

It’s been really unfortunate and disappointing for him [injuries] but also for us when you have such a class player in the middle and you can’t play him. He has had injuries as we all know.

Will we see Rasmus Hojlund back today?

Erik ten Hag was dropping a few hints earlier this week that the Dane could make his injury return later this afternoon…

We had a good week. The players you mention [Hojlund, Maguire and Wan-Bissaka] returned on the pitch, partly at the start of the week and they had a session [on Friday] and are all training. We have to see how they recover from this, but it looks good. I think [they will be fit to play].

In my view, yes. Nunez has been in excellent form in the absence of Mohamed Salah.

Before the turn of the new year, he had struggled to find the back of the net but it was clear he possessed bags of raw talent.

And it seems he’s managed to find his form, scoring six goals in his last six games for the Reds and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

Mail Sport’s James Sharpe has taken a deep dive into the numbers that show that Nunez is on fire.

Tyson Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in May, but it appears the Gypsy King has taken some time out of his training schedule to watch this huge clash between two heavyweights of English football.

Several iconic photos from past and present United stars are printed on the front of today’s matchday programme.

Here’s a throwback that I’m sure many Liverpool fans will want to watch again!

Philippe Coutinho produced this stunning chip to help United bounce back and seal a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in 2016.

Brazil announced their squad for their upcoming friendlies against England and Spain on Friday night but Casemiro was not named in the squad.

Head coach Dorival Junior revealed that the Man United midfielder will sit out the upcoming international break due to an injury.

Casemiro has played 90 minutes in Man United’s last three matches and it is now doubtful whether he’ll feature today against Liverpool.

Man United are in the house and Mason Mount has arrived with the squad following his long injury lay off!

Mount has not played since November after suffering a soft tissue injury, with Erik ten hag having hinted this week that he and Harry Maguire could return to action today.

The midfielder looked in good spirits as he and the rest of the team met fans outside of Old Trafford just moments ago.

The former Liverpool striker showed his support for his old club, with a video emerging online of the Spaniard sparring in the gym while wearing a Trent Alexander-Arnold jersey!

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of Man United’s FA Cup quarter-final clash against Liverpool

Things are shaping up for this match to be an absolute epic. Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to Old Trafford today as they look to keep their quadruple hopes alive with a victory over their fierce rivals.

The home side, meanwhile, could be set to welcome back several key stars, including Harry Maguire and Mason Mount – but could be without Brazilian midfielder Casemiro for the match (I’ll have more on his injury situation in just a moment!)

Follow along for live updates, the latest news and commentary as we prepare for a huge clash this Sunday afternoon, with the match set to kick-off at 3.30pm.