Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

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Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

In anticipation of Sunday's monumental matchup with Manchester United, Premier League leaders Liverpool will surely be salivating. The last time these players played, Arne Slot's squad dominated a helpless West Ham team, winning 5-0. The Reds' commanding advantage in the championship race has reduced it to a march to the crown. Given how dominant they have been so far, Slot's squad will be a big favourite to win on Sunday. The Red Devils' manager, Ruben Amorim, has acknowledged that his team may be fighting for survival after Monday's fortunate 2-0 loss to Newcastle.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Since the Dutchman's arrival on Merseyside, the Reds have undergone a complete transformation, and they are not slowing down anytime soon. Everything that wasn't quite right in the 23/24 season is now running like clockwork, even parts with names like Gakpo, Gravenberch, and Jones.

Liverpool pounded West Ham 5–1, giving London three points and further separating themselves from the pack in their most recent league match. Everyone got a goal, including superb Diogo Jota, who scored because of Mo Salah's late-game generosity. The Egyptian, who has scored 17 goals in the Premier League so far this season, had a goal and an assist. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the most goals, while Luiz Diaz did add to his goal total. Amidst heated speculation about his future with or without his childhood club, the homegrown hero scored a screamer-turned-curler from beyond the box, leaving Alphonse Areola helpless after a nice defensive deflection.

With 45 points and a game in hand, Liverpool lead the league, one game ahead of Arsenal. They would still have a game in hand on Monday morning, with 48 points, if they win.

Manchester United, coached by Ruben Amorim, had a far less successful match against Newcastle at Old Trafford last night. Alexander Isak and Joelinton scored for the Magpies, and United couldn't get one back before the final whistle. Even while everyone is hopeful about Amorim's future contributions to the club's development, their management mix-up hasn't really affected outcomes thus far.

With 22 points, the Red Devils sit in 14th place in the league, which puts them closer to relegation than to a place in the European qualification round. Let it be known that United will be entering Anfield on Sunday under less-than-perfect conditions — as if there were ever "ideal" conditions for those waiting in front of the Kop.

On September 1st, during an early season match, the two teams last met. Liverpool maintained what seemed like a flawless beginning for Arne Slot at the time. After assisting Luiz Diaz twice and scoring himself off a ball from Dominik Szoboszlai after a mistake in United's midfield, Mohamed Salah was involved in all three goals scored by his team. The last whistle sounded to boos at Old Trafford.

The play of teenager Amad Diallo has been one of Manchester United's few shining moments this year. They'll be counting on him to provide a memorable performance when it counts.

Liverpool x Manchester United Team News

Liverpool's defensive issues against West Ham were exacerbated when Joe Gomez got hurt. It is still unknown when Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate will return to action; neither player has played since November. Federico Chiesa is persistent in his pursuit of physical health.

Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, who were both suspended for the match against Newcastle, will be available to United again.

It is not anticipated that Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelof will be featured.

Our Predictions

Liverpool to win and over 3.5 goals @ 2.25 on Sky247.ng

As the adage goes, "form goes out of the window" in rivalry games, but we don't think that will be the case for Liverpool as they cruise past their biggest rivals, Manchester United. Stranger things have occurred in sports.

Liverpool have won seven of their previous eight Premier League games played at Anfield, drawing once. This streak began with a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest but has since included victories against Manchester City and Chelsea.

After suffering their fourth straight loss in all competitions and their third straight league game without scoring, Manchester United is in a tailspin. It seems likely that they will extend their losing streak against their rivals at Anfield this weekend, having not won there since 2016.

In this match, Mohamed Salah is expected to play a pivotal role. In 14 games versus Manchester United, Mohamed Salah has a fantastic record with 12 goals and five assists.

We are predicting a 4-0 victory for the league leaders, Liverpool, even though the Red Devils are likely coming off of yet another crushing loss to Liverpool.

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