Preview: United Women v Liverpool

Thursday 29 January 2026 11:43Manchester United Women face a much-anticipated clash on Sunday, taking on arch-rivals Liverpool.The Barclays Women’s Super League fixture pits fourth-placed United against the bottom side in the table, with Marc Skinner’s team only two points adrift of Chelsea in second. On the back of the win at Aston Villa last time out, the Reds will be keen to continue our momentum, at the start of a month that features two UEFA Champions League ties against Atletico Madrid. Here’s what you need to know in advance of kick-off…HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW Tickets are still on sale for the clash with the Merseysiders, which gets under way at 11:55 GMT on Sunday.  Sky Sports are showing the action from the Progress With Unity Stadium live and we’ll have live radio commentary on MUTV, ManUtd.com and the United App. Dan McCarthy is on commentary duty, with help from ex-striker Jess Sigsworth.TEAM NEWS Lisa Naalsund was praised by Skinner after coming off the bench to good effect against Aston Villa, and could be in contention to start. Leah Galton, Gabby George and Ella Toone are yet to play in 2026 due to injury, while Fridolina Rolfo has missed our last three matches but did train ahead of the win over Villa. Marc could provide further fitness updates in his pre-match press conference, at Carrington on Friday morning.OPPOSITION WATCH Liverpool may be at the foot of the table but they won their first game of the 2025/26 WSL campaign last time out. Two late goals accounted for Tottenham Hotspur, with Mia Enderby scoring both, to leave Gareth Taylor’s side only a point adrift of West Ham United and Everton. The visitors will be buoyed by the three points, after such a long wait this term, but we won the reverse fixture at St Helens in September. Hinata Miyazawa and Ella Toone scored in a 2-0 triumph. Both sides will have a period of remembrance for the Munich Air Disaster before kick-off.RIVALS WATCH Saturday 31 January Arsenal v Leicester City (12:30 GMT) Sunday 1 February Brighton & Hove Albion v London City Everton v Aston Villa UNITED v Liverpool West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur  Manchester City v Chelsea (16:30 GMT) Kick-offs 11:55 GMT unless stated.Recommended:Which was our best goal in January? VideoWhich was our best goal in January?GOAL OF THE MONTH | Julia’s Olimpico at Villa or Maya’s rocket v Burnley? Both are in the running for January’s prize…Pure magic from Julia Zigiotti! VideoPure magic from Julia Zigiotti!GOAL CLIP | Julia Zigiotti scored straight from a corner during Sunday’s win at Villa Park…Thursday 29 January 2026 11:43Back to Top