It has been a season of ups and downs for Manchester United and Liverpool.
However, Sunday's Premier League meeting (15:30 BST) at Old Trafford will undoubtedly offer both sides an opportunity to claim third position in the league table come the end of the campaign.
Earlier in the season a Bruno Fernandes assist and a Harry Maguire header secured United's first win at Anfield in nearly a decade, a victory which put them ninth in the league table after eight games.
Now Michael Carrick's Red Devils have the opportunity to secure their first league double over rivals Liverpool since the 2015-16 campaign.
Carrick watched United complete their last double over the Reds standing with the United faithful in the lower tier of Anfield Road as he recovered from an injury.
Since Carrick's first Premier League game in charge this season, United have won more points than any other side (29). Carrick's nine wins in 13 matches (D2 L2) are already more than Ruben Amorim won in his 20 games in 2025-26 (W8 D7 L5).
And still the 44-year-old interim manager's future is unknown.
The last time Carrick faced Liverpool in his playing days, he was an unused substitute for Jose Mourinho's team in a 2-1 victory.
Carrick will again watch from the sidelines, but this time the stakes are even higher as he looks to secure his future at Old Trafford.
Fortunately for United fans, the 'Egyptian King's' Liverpool career is coming to an end, but it's worth a reminder that Mohamed Salah has scored more goals against the Red Devils both overall (13) and away from home (seven) than any other player in Premier League history. Though, his current injury may prevent him adding to those tallies.
