Sitting atop their Premier League perch, Liverpool will endeavour to subject Manchester United to another Merseyside mauling in Sunday's blockbuster Premier League battle.

The Reds dethroned Arsenal by sinking Crystal Palace 2-1 in last weekend's early kickoff, where Mohamed Salah's 200th Liverpool goal and a Harvey Elliott winner proved telling.

Owing to Aston Villa's beating of Arsenal later in the day, Jurgen Klopp's side boast a narrow one-point lead over the Gunners after 16 games, although a youthful side went down 2-1 to Union SG in Thursday's Europa League tie.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with the Red Devils, whose European journey came to an early end with a 1-0 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich in midweek.

Alexis Mac Allister

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister walks off the pitch to be substituted after sustaining an injury on December 6, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Alexis Mac Allister sustained a nasty cut to his knee against Sheffield United on December 6, and Klopp has admitted that the Argentine will not be available to face Man United, although he should not face a lengthy absence.

Joel Matip

Liverpool's Joel Matip receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on December 3, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

In contrast, Joel Matip's ACL rupture will sideline the Cameroonian defender for the remainder of the season, and Liverpool confirmed on Wednesday that his operation was a success.

Diogo Jota

Liverpool's Diogo Jota warms up in August 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscular
Possible return date: December 26 (vs. Burnley)

Diogo Jota is making steady progress in his recovery from the muscular issue he sustained against Manchester City last month, but a return against Burnley on Boxing Day is more realistic.

Andrew Robertson

Scotland's Andy Robertson walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury on October 12, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)

Andrew Robertson has been in the medical bay since dislocating his shoulder while playing for Scotland against Spain in October, and the left-back is targeting a return after Christmas.

Thiago Alcantara

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)

Likewise, Thiago Alcantara is also aiming to make his long-awaited return once the New Year rolls around, having not played since April due to a hip problem and subsequent complications.

Stefan Bajcetic

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown

Stefan Bajcetic has seldom been seen this season because of a severe calf injury relating to his growth, and the Spanish teenager remains absent for the time being.