Going into the high-profile encounter, Juergen Klopp’s side sit seventh in the table, following three wins from seven league games, while United trail leaders Manchester City on goal difference after recording six wins and a draw.
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The pacy forward was injured on international duty with Senegal and his absence could not have come at a worse time as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to get their season back on track after an indifferent September
The Spaniard was in charge of the Merseyside club for six years from 2004 and guided them to their fifth Champions League title in his debut season
The match comes just four days after the two teams locked horns in the EFL Cup, with Leicester emerging as 2-0 winners on home soil to book their spot in the round of 16
This result piles on the disappointment for Jurgen Klopp, whose side were frustrated in a similar manner by Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday, and were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City last weekend
The Reds’ campaign has derailed slightly following a heavy loss last time out in the league, but they boast an impressive record against the Clarets and will feel confident of getting back on track
The 24-year-old signed a long-term contract with Jurgen Klopp’s side on deadline day in a deal it is believed could reach a value of £40m, having passed a medical while on England duty at St George’s Park.
After getting their campaign firmly back on track with three-successive wins in all competitions, the Reds will hope to keep the momentum going into the international break with three more points against the Gunners
Following an entertaining 3-3 draw with Watford last weekend, the Reds are already in a position where they cannot afford to drop points on home soil against a side heavily beaten in their opener
The Merseyside club was in early title contention last season, just six points behind leaders Chelsea at the halfway stage, but faded in January to finish 17 points behind the champions in fourth place.
Liverpool snapped up the Chelsea academy product on a free transfer.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is believed to be keen for the 20-year-old to gain more first-team action, but he is unlikely to receive it at Anfield
Solanke, 19, has allowed his contract to run down at the champions after failing to agree terms on a new deal and PA Sport reports he has opted to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield
The Gunners began the day on Sunday a point behind fourth-place Liverpool and were on course to displace the Reds when they took an eighth-minute lead against Everton before winning 3-1
After Manchester City’s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, the onus was on Jurgen Klopp to send his side out to look for three points against a Southampton team who have largely under-performed this season
Both sides have seen their fortunes take a turn for the better in recent weeks, heading into Sunday’s showdown on Merseyside as two of the most in-form teams in the division
The match holds at The Hawthorns
Given their eight-point cushion above the dropzone, Stoke probably have enough in reserve to ensure that they do not become embroiled in a fight to remain in the Premier League, but their form will be a worry to Hughes as he looks to take the club a further step forward
Burnley, in 12th place, is yet to win a game away from home in any competition this season
Liverpool had been second best throughout their defeat to Leicester City on Monday night, but Jurgen Klopp’s side were positive from the opening whistle against Arsenal and deservedly went in front after nine minutes