The United manager added of the occasion: “When Liverpool come (to Old Trafford) it’s always very exciting and we’re really looking forward to competing with them.

“We have a good selection, we can field a good team. Of course it is still early in the season – we have to progress, we have to improve. Also because we have to integrate some new players. But we are really looking forward to this game.”

The hosts’ activity on the final day of the transfer window included the arrival of Manuel Ugarte and the departure of Scott McTominay.

Last match

Brighton 2-1 Man Utd (August 24): Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Diallo, Mount, Rashford, Fernandes.

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford (25 August): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz, Jota.