Ruben Amorim and his men will be looking to start 2025 on a successful note and put a difficult December in the rear-view mirror when we arrive in L4.
Our opponents are currently leading the table by six points at the halfway stage, but they did have their struggles when facing us last term, including being held to a goalless draw on Merseyside by an injury-hit United side just over 12 months ago.
Before our first game of the new calendar year, we look at everything you need to know, including essential live match coverage, the latest on team news from both sides, what to expect from our rivals and more.