Manchester United under-21s play host to their Liverpool counterparts on Monday evening, hoping to give their 2015-16 title defence a much-needed boost.
The Red Devils enter Monday's encounter 10th in Division 1 after having played just four games, while their Merseyside guests are even more desperate for a win following a record of one victory in their first seven games.
Liverpool are stuck at the bottom of the standings and are without a win in their last three games, scoring just seven times this season and struggling to put together anything close to consistent form.
Read on for a preview of the crucial derby clash between two of England's closest rivals as both sets of Reds go in search of a rejuvenating result.