Man Utd XI to take on Liverpool announced with Phil Jones shock pick in just second Premier League appearance of season

MANCHESTER UNITED interim boss has handed outcast Phil Jones a shock start in tonight's class against bitter rivals Liverpool.

Jones, 30, has started just ONE other game in the Premier League this season for United.

He played 90 minutes in the 1-0 home defeat against Wolves on January 3.

A 30 minute cameo in the FA Cup fourth round loss at the hands of Middlesborough is his only other appearance in all competitions this season.

Jones gets the nod with Raphael Varane still sidelined by injury.

And the defender is chucked back in straight at the deep end, with the Red Devils travelling to Anfield with Liverpool in frightening form as of late.

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He lines up alongside skipper Harry Maguire in the heart of United's defence.

It appears Rangick could be experimenting with a back five, as Victor Lindelof also retains his place from the 3-2 win over Norwich at the weekend.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot are in from the start too in a defensive looking starting side.

Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic line up in central midfield, behind the trio of Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Elanga.

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Cristiano Ronaldo does not feature after being granted compassionate leave following the tragic death of his baby son.

United and Liverpool players are set to wear black armbands to show their respect to Ronaldo following the heartbreaking news.

The Red Devils come into the game desperate to avenge the embarrassing 5-0 defeat to the same opponent earlier this season.

A Mo Salah hat-trick, plus goals from Naby Keita and Diogo Jota, saw Jurgen Klopp's side humiliate Rangnick and Co on their own patch back in October.

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