GARY NEVILLE leads out Manchester United Legends against Liverpool Legends TODAY.
The star-studded match takes place at Old Trafford and all proceeds go to the Manchester United Foundation.
United’s captain marvel, Bryan Robson, will manage the Red Devils for the clash.
Robson said: “It’s always exciting playing against Liverpool; even in legends games that rivalry is still there.
“But, it is also about raising money for Manchester United Foundation, which really helps to encourage and educate young people in communities across Greater Manchester.”
When is Man Utd Legends vs Liverpool Legends?
Man Utd Legends vs Liverpool Legends takes place on Saturday, May 21.
The match kicks off at 3pm.
Old Trafford plays host to the fixture.
What TV channel and live stream is Man Utd Legends vs Liverpool Legends on?
The match will be broadcast live on Man Utd’s MUTV channel.
Alternatively follow all of the action on SunSport’s live blog.
What is the team news?
A stunning array of legends will be gracing the pitch for the game.
Man Utd squad
United have confirmed their squad which includes Neville as captain plus Jaap Stam, Paul Scholes and Diego Forlan among others.
Goalkeeper: Raimond van der Gouw
Defenders: Wes Brown, Patrice Evra, Ronny Johnsen, Gary Neville, John O’Shea, Mikael Silvestre, Jaap Stam, Antonio Valencia
Midfielders: Jesper Blomqvist, Nicky Butt, Quinton Fortune, Karel Poborsky, Paul Scholes
Forwards: Dimitar Berbatov, Diego Forlan, Louis Saha, Dwight Yorke
Manager: Bryan Robson
Assistant manager: Andy Cole
Liverpool squad
While the visitors have also confirmed their squad for the match, including the recently added Anthony Le Tallec and Florent Sinama-Pongolle.
Goalkeepers: Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld
Defenders: Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Jose Enrique, Fabio Aurelio, Gregory Vignal, Abel Xavier
Midefield: Salif Diao, Momo Sissoko, Mark Gonzalez, Luis Garcia, Yossi Benayoun, Anthony Le Tallec, Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Forwards: Jermaine Pennant, Stewart Downing, Maxi Rodríguez, Dirk Kuyt, Andriy Voronin
Stay up to date with all the action from Old Trafford below…
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Over 50,000 attendance
There is expected to be over 50,000 people inside Old Trafford today, which is great news as the game is to support the Manchester United Foundation.
The players will be used to playing in front of a packed out Old Trafford, but they are not what they used to be.
We will see if they’ve still got it!
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Gary Neville on Instagram
Gary Neville posted a picture of ex-United player Raymond van der Gouw on Instagram, and joked “Me and Butty are nipping to the toilet to get stripped”
He might no longer be a Premier League star but he certainly is keeping himself in good shape!
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Patrice Evra speaks
“Home sweet home” he calls Old Trafford, and only has glowing words to say about the club and the Manchester United foundation, which is supported with the proceeds from this game.
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Last minute drop out
Bryan Robson has just spoken to MUTV and seems in great spirits.
He says:
“unfortunately a few players have dropped out last minute but we are really happy with the squad we’ve got”
Lets hope it’s not one of the big big names!
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Liverpool Squad
The visitors have also confirmed their squad for the match, including the recently added Anthony Le Tallec and Florent Sinama-Pongolle.
Goalkeepers: Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld
Defenders: Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Jose Enrique, Fabio Aurelio, Gregory Vignal, Abel Xavier, Jamie Carragher, Stephen Wright
Midefield: Salif Diao, Momo Sissoko, Mark Gonzalez, Luis Garcia, Yossi Benayoun, Anthony Le Tallec, Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Forwards: Jermaine Pennant, Stewart Downing, Maxi Rodríguez, Dirk Kuyt, Andriy Voronin
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Star studded United
United have confirmed their squad which includes Neville as captain plus Jaap Stam, Paul Scholes and Diego Forlan among others.
Goalkeeper: Raimond van der Gouw
Defenders: Wes Brown, Patrice Evra, Ronny Johnsen, Gary Neville, John O’Shea, Mikael Silvestre, Jaap Stam, Antonio Valencia
Midfielders: Jesper Blomqvist, Nicky Butt, Quinton Fortune, Karel Poborsky, Paul Scholes
Forwards: Dimitar Berbatov, Diego Forlan, Louis Saha, Dwight Yorke
Manager: Bryan Robson
Assistant manager: Andy Cole
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Welcome to Man United vs Liverpool legends!
Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of Manchester United vs Liverpool legends.
This is the Kings of the north game.
There are some real ex-stars on display, with the likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Diego Forlan expected to start.
Join our coverage on SunSport, which will give you team news, goal updates and a running commentary of the game as it plays out in front of a the Old Trafford crowd.
We are set for a cracker!