EPL MD 18 Line up: Thiago, Shaqiri starts for Reds as Martial is featured over fitness concerns; Liverpool vs Man United
The Reds are hoping to catch up Manchester United who lead by three points on top.
Jordan Henderson has once again been deployed at the back, with Joel Matip not fit enough for the squad.
Shaqiri starts for the first time in the Premier League for Liverpool since December 2019.
Thiago and Gini Wijnaldum begin in midfield with centre-backs Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips on the bench.
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Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Henderson, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Shaqiri, Salah, Mane, Firmino
Subs: Kelleher, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Minamino, Origi, R Williams, Phillips, N Williams
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the 1-0 win at Burnley as Fred and Scott McTominay come in for Edinson Cavani and Nemanja Matic.
Manchester United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Cavani, Mata, Greenwood, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe