Ralf Rangnick picked Phil Jones ahead of Eric Bailly in the Manchester United side to face Liverpool because of his performance in his last start against Wolves.
Jones has been drafted in with United switching to a back three for their daunting fixture at Anfield and it is only the 30-year-old's third appearance of the season.
His last start was against Wolves at Old Trafford in the first Premier League game of 2022 and the memories of that display three months ago have earned him the surprise start.