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Few would have predicted Phil Jones lining up in the Manchester United defence tonight.

The former England international will start only his second Premier League game since January 2020 and his first since playing 90 minutes against Wolves on 3 January this year.

Jones admitted before that game he had "been through hell and back over the last couple of years" after struggling with injury and lockdown.

The 30-year-old missed last season with a knee issue and, before his return against Wolves, last played for United's first team in January 2020 in the FA Cup third round.

Although Jones impressed against Wolves, he has only played about half an hour since then.

He came on as a 90th-minute substitute and played extra-time in United's penalty shootout defeat by Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on 4 February.

Mark Burt: If this rampant and ruthless Liverpool don’t bang in at least 6 tonight they’ll be disappointed. This overpriced Man U team are amongst the most gutless and timid sides I’ve ever seen.

Michael Devlin: Worst United lineup I can remember. Incoherent and imbalanced. The team has fallen such a long way since the start of this season. Dreadful.

Here are the fixtures Liverpool have remaining this season, including tonight (Premier League unless stated)

19 April: Man Utd (h)

24 April: Everton (h)

27 April: Villarreal (h) CL semi-final first leg

30 April: Newcastle (a)

3 May: Villarreal (a) CL semi-final second leg

7 May: Tottenham (h)

10 May: Aston Villa (a)

14 May: Chelsea (n) FA Cup final

22 May: Wolves (h)

You tell me, where are the losses possibly coming in that run? Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcfootball or tweet on 81111 (UK only - standard message rates apply).

So, they already have one domestic trophy in the bag, they are 270 successful minutes away from what would be a seventh European crown and have another trip to Wembley lined up in the FA Cup final. On top of that, they're just one point off top in the Premier League and will spend this evening at the summit if they avoid defeat.

This Liverpool quadruple is actually a genuine possibility, isn't it?

It always seem like one of those unattainable pipe dreams that we in the media drum up around February only for a side to then slowly fade to just the one or two trophies (must be awful!).

Now don't get me wrong, Liverpool still have an awful lot to do, but with less then two months of the season left, the Reds may be as close as any side has yet got to the fabled four.

A win tonight is crucial, you feel.

If Man City go four points clear in the next two days, that could be that for the league.

James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

Manchester United have to come here and recognise Liverpool are a better side.

They will have to be at their absolute best in terms of their work rate, their willingness to run, to sacrifice the ball at times, to be hard to beat.

United have to make sure they're on it tonight or else it could be a really long night for them.

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Quite often, managers claim they won't be watching their closest rivals in action. "We'll focus on ourselves," being the usual cry.

However, Man City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he will be settling in at home to watch this game tonight, hoping United can do his side a favour...

"We watch the game, I will be at home, have time tomorrow to focus," he said. "I would love Man United to take points but we have to do our job next game and then the next one. I will watch as a fan and see if I can learn something about both teams."

Warming up nicely...

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Manchester United have confirmed there will be a fan-led minute’s applause in the seventh-minute of tonight’s game at Liverpool.

The mark of recognition follows the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo’s new-born baby boy and is a gesture planned by fans of both clubs.

Both teams will also wear black armbands.

Alf Wilson: This one won't be close. Maybe not another 5-0 but this has been a complete non rivalry this season. These days, Klopp can afford to do a Guardiola - that is to say, pick the team blindfolded.

According to Liverpool, Roberto Firmino has a minor foot injury, hence him missing out tonight.

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What a game to be dropped into for just your second league start of the season!

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has decided to make just two changes from Saturday's FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City.

Jordan Henderson returns to captain the side and makes his 400th career league appearance.

The England midfielder replaces Naby Keita, while the other swap sees centre-back Joel Matip come in for Ibrahima Konate.

There is no Roberto Firmino as he has a minor foot injury.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Fabinho, Salah, Mane, Diaz.

Cristiano Ronaldo does not feature for Manchester United following the death of his baby son.

Centre-back Phil Jones starts as interim manager Ralf Rangnick makes four changes from the team which started Saturday's 3-2 Premier League win against Norwich.

Jones, making only his second league appearance since January 2020, looks to be one of three centre-backs, while full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, midfielder Nemanja Matic and striker Marcus Rashford also start.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Jones, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Elanga, Rashford.

Manchester United have confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in tonight's match against Liverpool at Anfield after the death of his baby boy.

Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announced the death of their son on Monday, saying it is the "greatest pain that any parents can feel".

The statement from United read: "Everybody at Manchester United, and indeed the football world, is sending love to Cristiano Ronaldo and his family, after the club legend made a heart-breaking announcement on Monday evening.

"Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time.

"As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family's request for privacy.

"Cristiano, we are all thinking of you and sending strength to the family."

Full team news on tonight's game will be dropping at 19:00 BST.

This is what we know already, ahead of that...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is likely to make changes after the FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City.

Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota could all return to the side after they were benched at Wembley.

United will continue to monitor Raphael Varane, who has missed the past two matches with a minor injury.

Midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay are struggling to overcome respective hip and foot issues.

Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani remain sidelined.

BBC Radio 5 Live

With everything at stake tonight, it promises to be another competitive and dramatic affair.

We'll bring you all the most important action right here via the medium of live text commentary.

From 19:00 BST, Radio 5 Live will be building up to and the covering the game. You'll be able to access this via this page, using the play button at the top.

Yes, it is another battle between the English top-flight's most successful ever clubs, with 39 league titles between them - United with 20 to Liverpool's 19.

It is also a match-up that has provided some of the most fiercely-contested and memorable games in Premier League history.

Here are just a few...

Here's tonight's real juicy kicker... they can't both get what they want.