Jurgen Klopp has labelled the pre-match hype surrounding Liverpool's trip to Old Trafford as a "circus", dismissing the notion of a combined XI without a single Manchester United player.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side currently lie down in 12th in the Premier League standings, after picking up a measly nine points from a possible 24.
In stark contrast, Liverpool have enjoyed a perfect start to the season, storming eight points clear of reigning champions Manchester City at the summit.
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The Reds can equal City's record of 18 successive Premier League wins with a victory at the Theatre of Dreams this weekend and push their opponents closer to the relegation zone in the process.