The Reds go into the first home league meeting with the Whites in front of fans since February 2004 after a largely positive pre-season, bookended by wins over Derby County and Everton.
But how have Marcelo Bielsa’s side fared over the summer?
Unlike United, who have remained at home with four friendlies happening around training camps in Surrey and Scotland, the Yorkshire club did venture abroad, taking on Ajax in the Netherlands.
Their preparations got underway 10 miles down the road at Guiseley, though, when a youthful side managed by Under-23s’ coach Mark Jackson overcame the National League North outfit 3-2 on 27 July.