Manchester United vs Liverpool: Combined XI | Premier League 2021-22

Left Winger: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

Sadio Mane recently scored his 100th Premier League goal.

Sadio Mane has developed as one of the best left-wingers in the world during his stint at Liverpool. The Senegalese winger recently joined his teammate Mohamed Salah and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba as the only African players to score 100 Premier League goals.

Mane is very potent in front of goal, and his pace and quick feet help him beat his markers with ease. He has scored five goals this season so far, but the figures do not do justice to his contribution on the field.

Mane's intelligent runs help Salah by pulling defenders away from the Egyptian. That allows Salah to get into good goalscoring positions. Mane will look forward to a great battle on the flanks with Manchester United's Wan-Bissaka.

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Right Winger: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah is one of the most in-form players in the world at the moment.

Mohamed Salah has been in such tearing form at the moment that he would walk into the first XI of any club. The Egyptian King has scored some wonderful goals this term, and has been involved in 16 goals across all competitions for Liverpool.

Many fans and pundits have claimed that, going by current form, Salah is the best player on the planet at the moment. His performances for Liverpool, week in and week out, are a testament to his abilities.

The left-footed winger is lethal in front of goal, and his dazzling runs often bamboozles his markers. Considering his blistering start to the season, Salah could deliver a match-winning performance in this big game on Sunday.

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Centre-Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been impressive in his second stint at Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been the epitome of consistency in the game, scoring goals galore for all the clubs he has played for. He switched allegiances from Juventus to Manchester United this summer. He has hit the ground running, having already scored six goals across competitions.

This will be his first appearance against Liverpool in over 12 years in the Premier League. His last outing against the Reds came in the 2018 UEFA Champions League final with Real Madrid.

Ronaldo has found the back of the net just three times across Liverpool, something he'd look to change on Sunday.