One match in the Premier League that always lives up to expectations is without a doubt the match between Liverpool and Man United.
While it may not technically count as a derby – due to the location of both clubs – it is a rivalry that never disappoints, as their previous encounters have proven.
Liverpool secured a 3-0 win in their first meeting of the season as Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah combined to sink a United coach of Erik ten Hag at the time.
Now it's Ruben Amorim's chance to take on their Merseyside rivals as he looks to guide United out of their current rut.
However, along with Amorim, there will be a supporting cast of WAGs cheering on the Red Devils – with Liverpool's partners likely to be in the stands too.
Here, Mail Sport takes a look at the WAGs on both sides ahead of the clash.
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Ana Pinho – wife of Bruno Fernandes
Captain Bruno Fernandes has been a Man United player since 2020, but he and Ana Pinho have been together much longer.
Their romance began when Fernandes, now 30, was just 17 and they have been married since 2015.
Fernandes revealed earlier this year that Ana – a former futsal referee – had to pay for their early dates because he was skinny as a teenager.
Fernandes wrote in an open letter in May: “Ana has been on this ride with me since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.
'We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn't making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job as an indoor referee at the weekends.
'She used to play three or four games in a row on Saturdays, and then we always went to the cinema on Sundays.
'I personally didn't have much money at the time, so Ana was the one who had to pay for our cinema tickets. The same goes for eating out. She even had to pay at the pizzeria.'
Dr. Melanie Kamayou – wife of Andre Onana
Dr. Melanie Kamayou is an entrepreneur, model and influencer.
She is also, as her title suggests, a doctor – having earned a doctorate from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health in May 2022.
Melanie made headlines a year earlier in 2021 after her husband, goalkeeper Andre Onana, was handed a nine-month ban from all football-related activities for breaching anti-doping rules.
Onana is said to have accidentally taken the banned drug Furosemide when he swallowed some pills prescribed to his wife after mixing up the packaging.
Anna Mariana Casemiro – wife of Casemiro
Anna Mariana Casemiro is her husband's biggest fan.
They have been married since 2014, when he played for Real Madrid.
Anna jumped to her husband's defense earlier this season when the Brazilian midfielder was criticized by several pundits after being substituted at half-time in Man United's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.
She fired back at Casemiro's critics via Instagram by sharing a photo of all the trophies he won during his career, including five Champions League titles with Madrid.
Muri Lopez Benitez – girlfriend of Lisandro Martinez
Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez and girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez announced via Instagram earlier this month that they are expecting their first child.
Along with a photo of their baby scan, the happy couple wrote: 'We are extremely happy that you came into our lives!!!
'You are the reflection of the long road we have traveled together, of every step we have taken with care, conscience and patience, but above all with love, that love that now brings us even more love! Thank you for choosing us!!!. They love you with all their soul…mom and dad'.
Claudia Pinto – Diogo Dalot's fiancée
Claudia Pinto is a regular at Old Trafford, where her fiancé has been plying his trade since 2018.
As well as being in the stands for many Man United matches, she was pictured alongside full-back Diogo Dalot in May 2023 as he signed a new contract.
At the end of last year, Claudia and Dalot announced the birth of their first child, a girl named Clara.
Eva Garcia – girlfriend of Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia are both from Madrid, although the Man United forward plays for Argentina at international level.
They made their relationship public in early 2021 and then became parents in October 2023 when Eva gave birth to their son Enzo.
Earlier this year, there were rumors that the couple had split after Eva unfollowed Garnacho on Instagram.
However, those rumors turned out to be untrue. She has since re-followed him on social media and posted several family photos.
Anouska Santos – girlfriend of Luke Shaw
Left back Luke Shaw has been playing with partner Anouska Santos since 2017.
They now have three children together.
Anouska is good friends with Molly-Mae Haag and publicly supported her following the former Love Island winner's split from Tommy Fury.
Rosilene Silva – Antony's fiancée
Man United winger Antony and girlfriend Rosilene Silva announced their engagement via Instagram in September.
Antony and his childhood sweetheart – who have known each other since their school days in Sao Paulo – uploaded a joint post with three photos.
One of the photos showed the 24-year-old footballer proposing on bent knee. In another photo, Antony kissed his bride-to-be on the cheek.
The other photo was of a heart-shaped flower arrangement with the words 'Case Comigo?', meaning 'Marry me?' means, framed. in Portuguese.
Rosilene accompanied the post with the message: 'What God has in store for us is much more than we can imagine…'
Maja Nilsson – wife of Victor Lindelof
Maja Nilsson – who married United defender Victor Lindelof in 2018 – is a Swedish content creator and designer.
She founded the fashion line Lis Bonne Atelier.
Maja – who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram – is also an ambassador for UNICEF, make-up ambassador for SENSAI and blogger for ELLE Sweden.
Fern Hawkins – wife of Harry Maguire
Former Man United skipper Harry Maguire married Fern Hawkins in 2022.
The childhood sweethearts got married in the south of France. They had been engaged since 2018.
Fern is a qualified physiotherapist, but earlier this year it was reported that she was planning a career change due to her passion for floristry.
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Saffie Khan – girlfriend of Curtis Jones
One of the most famous couples moving to Merseyside is Curtis Jones and his girlfriend Saffie Khan.
Curtis first shared a photo with Saffie on his Instagram page in May 2021, but it is unclear how long the two have been together.
In October, the couple announced the birth of his daughter, along with a series of adorable photos. He wrote: 'Giselle Delilah Jones. 13.10.24 You are our whole world.'
In the update, shared to Instagram, Curtis cradled his daughter in hospital before carrying her home in a car seat.
Another photo of Saffie showed the family arriving home with a balloon arch and decorations that read: “Welcome home, baby Jones.”
Natalia Becker – wife of Alisson Becker
Natalia Becker, 32, a doctor, first met the Liverpool goalkeeper in 2012 in their native Brazil.
She completed her studies at the Catholic University of Pelotas before they got married in 2015.
Alisson previously praised his wife for leaving Brazil months after graduating to move with him to Rome.
He said: 'That meant a lot to me. I enjoyed supporting her as she completed her studies at university.”
The couple welcomed their third child in 2021 after the birth of daughter Helena in 2017 and son Matteo in 2019.
Rute Cardoso – wife of Diogo Jota
Rute Cardoso, 26, from Portugal, met her footballer boyfriend when they were just 13 years old.
The pair, who were school friends, have been together ever since and she has followed him wherever his football career took him.
From his early career training with Pacos Ferreira to Porto, to a spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid and then to the Midlands with Wolves, the two have always been together.
And she appears to be an enthusiastic football fan, regularly gracing the Molineux field with Jota in photos she posts on social media.
The two welcomed their first child together in February 2021.
Following Jota's move to Liverpool, Cardoso took to Instagram to pay tribute to Wolves, saying: 'I would like to thank the staff and fans of @wolves for the great time during these three years!
“It has been a pleasure to be part of this family.”
Gera Ponce – wife of Luis Diaz
Brunette beauty Gera Ponce was born in La Guajira, Colombia, just like her boyfriend Luis Diaz, 25.
Gera graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from a local university before following Diaz when he left Colombian Junior for Porto in Portugal.
The Instagram star was once again by her boyfriend's side when he made the switch to Liverpool in 2022.
Despite Diaz's busy competition schedule, the couple still finds time for a five-star holiday to Mexico, Ibiza and Paris.
Luis and Gera became parents for the first time in November 2021 when they welcomed daughter Roma.
Now the family is building a life in Merseyside, where they live in a beautiful new-build country house.
Emelia Scarlett – girlfriend of Harvey Elliott
TikTok star Emelia Scarlett, 21, is said to have been in a relationship with Harvey Elliot since November 2021.
With over 270,000 followers on the social media platform, the teen often shares video clips of herself dancing and showing off her latest skimpy outfits.
More recently, she posted a glimpse into her life with Harvey, revealing he asked her to be his girlfriend with a blue balloon.
She is also signed to M Models Management, although it is unclear whether she has yet found a job through the agency.
She revealed in April that she had also started her own personal styling and shopping account on Instagram.
Estelle Behnke – girlfriend of Trent Alexander-Arnold
Amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold recently flew to Venice with his influencer girlfriend Estelle Behnke on his day off.
The defender, who sparked rumors of his new romance last month, was shot at the opulent Italian restaurant Regina Corner. The couple stayed at the £1,5,000-a-night Aman hotel in the idyllic town.
Alexander-Arnold and Behnke, who were recently photographed in the 26-year-old's car as he left Anfield after the Reds' win over Leicester City on Boxing Day, were thanked for 'stopping at' the Venetian restaurant during their short trip .
The pair were also spotted at the Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds, tagging themselves in separate Instagram posts there.
Alexander-Arnold started liking the model's Instagram posts on October 17, just a month after his split from Iris Law, whom he dated for five months after meeting at a Guess jeans photo shoot.
A friend said there is “no bad blood” between him and Law, but added that “being a WAG would never really be her thing.”
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