The football world’s spotlight turns to Old Trafford on Sunday as two of English football’s titans, Manchester United and Liverpool, reignite their historic rivalry. With both teams eyeing crucial points in the title race, this showdown promises excitement and high stakes.
Match Preview
Manchester United, coming off a dramatic defeat at Stamford Bridge, host title-contending Liverpool, who lead by two points.
In midweek, Manchester United appeared set for victory, but Cole Palmer’s late goals handed Chelsea a 4-3 win.
As a result, Manchester United has won only one of their last five Premier League matches, suffering three defeats.
However, at Old Trafford, they’ve been consistent, winning five of their last eight home league games and scoring over 1.5 goals in five of those.
Moreover, they’ve lost only eight of their last 50 home games across all competitions, making them formidable opponents for Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, survived a scare to beat Sheffield United 3-1 on Thursday, with late goals securing the win.
Despite dominating possession and shots, they were held until the 76th minute before breaking the deadlock.
This victory extended Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches, with six wins and one draw since their last loss.
Having lost only one of their last 23 league encounters, Liverpool is poised to secure a positive result at Old Trafford.
In their last encounter, Manchester United secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
However, in Premier League meetings, Manchester United has won only one of their last 11 encounters with Liverpool, suffering a humiliating 7-0 defeat last year.
Team Updates:
Manchester United is without Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, and Anthony Martial due to injuries.
Liverpool also has several players sidelined, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Alisson, Thiago Alcantara, and Diogo Jota.
Prediction:
Considering Liverpool’s form and Manchester United’s recent struggles in this fixture, signs point towards an away win this weekend.
We predict that Liverpool will secure all three points at Old Trafford, with the visitors likely to keep a clean sheet.
- Manchester United 0-2 Liverpool
