Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction
Despite the narrative surrounding both sides, this is an extremely tough one to call. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three meetings against Liverpool. However, in recent years, Liverpool have inflicted some of the worst results Manchester United have had in the Premier League era, which included a 5-0 mauling at Old Trafford.
The last two league meetings have resulted in a point each for either side, with the previous victory being Liverpool’s 7-0 thumping at Anfield two seasons ago. This fixture is known for the amount of goals scored, with the Over 2.5 market landing in nine of the ten previous meetings between the two sides.
Mohamed Salah has made this fixture his own since his arrival on Merseyside in 2017. The Egyptian forward has 11 goals and three assists in 13 appearances in the Premier League against Manchester United. Liverpool have been the first-half winner in four of the last five meetings between the two teams.
Last season, Manchester United performed exceptionally well in quashing any narrative that they would see a humbling in both league fixtures. Unfortunately, the Red Devils will run out of luck. Therefore, we expect a cagey affair in which Liverpool will come out on top with a 2-1 win.
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Manchester United vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction
All eyes will be on Old Trafford as England’s two most successful teams write another chapter in their historic rivalry as Manchester United hosts Liverpool at Old Trafford in Sunday’s showcase game.
Date: 01/09/2024
Location: Old Trafford
Kick-Off: 4.00 pm
The Premier League fixture list has brought the biggest game of English Football on viewing for the fans early as both sides are eager to make a statement early on in the season. Erik Ten Hag will feel the pressure of the faith trusted upon him by the new regime at Manchester United and knows that this fixture could be a season-defining one not just for the club but also for his tenure. As for Arne Slot, his style of football has rejuvenated Liverpool’s hopes of perhaps mounting a surprising challenge for the title as the Dutchman has seemingly adapted to fill the enormous void left by Jürgen Klopp’s departure last season.
Last season, these two rivals faced off in three epic encounters across the league and cup competitions. The first meeting occurred at Anfield, where Liverpool largely dominated the play; however, in a throwback to a Jose Mourinho Chelsea-style performance at Anfield, Manchester United held firm and gained a valuable point. The game was particularly memorable because of the performance of Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot, who received a red card late on.
The second league meeting between the two teams was the same tale of the tape, with Liverpool again squandering opportunities to win the game. Luis Diaz opened the scoring for the away side at Old Trafford from a corner kick routine. Liverpool seemed in control until a wayward pass allowed Bruno Fernandes to score just inside the Liverpool half. Kobbie Mainoo produced a moment of quality with a curling effort into the top right corner. Mohamed Salah then equalised from the spot as the points were shared.
The FA Cup quarter-final between the two produced arguably one of the greatest games in the competition’s history. Six goals were shared between the two teams as we entered into the last minute of extra-time, to which Manchester United found themselves with a two-on-one opportunity in which a goal from second-half substitute Amad Diallo sparked unbelievable scenes at Old Trafford and provided Manchester United with a last gasp victory.