The Premier League season kicks off this weekend with Manchester United and Liverpool battling it out in the first big derby.

Previous Matches and head-to-head

Arne Slot is on a winning streak as manager of the Merseyside Giants, having won his first two games. A victory at Old Trafford might put an end to his honeymoon period.

United have lost to Liverpool by scores of 7-0, 5-0, and 4-0 in previous matches, despite Erik ten Hag's improved performance in this rivalry since joining Manchester.

United are well aware that a loss here would dampen optimism about the new season after last weekend's loss to Brighton.

Man Utd x Liverpool Team News

Midfielder Mason Mount confirmed the news on social media, stating that he is out with a muscular issue. Reports say he may miss as much as a month of action.

With Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, and Leny Yoro out of the running, Ten Hag must reorganize his pack with the remaining choices.

Full debuts are in Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee, with Zirkzee expected to take over for Mount and relieve Bruno Fernandes of the false nine positions. Also, Alejandro Garnacho might make the starting lineup.

Scott McTominay is expected to join Napoli before the weekend, while Manuel Ugarte could complete his transfer from PSG in time for the match.

Liverpool should stick with Ibrahima Konate at center back because of the injury concerns surrounding Jarell Quansah.

Our Predictions

Liverpool to win @1.88 on Sky247.ng

While Klopp's departure has been a mixed bag for Liverpool, new manager Arne Slot has led the Reds to back-to-back 2-0 victories over Ipswich and Brentford.

On Sunday, they will be looking to maintain their impressive start to the season. They are one of just two teams in the Premier League that have not allowed a goal yet. They also have the best-projected goals total and goals against statistics.

Salah to score @ 2.25 on Sky247.ng

Another home loss for Erik ten Hag's squad in the Premier League is in my cards, and I'm taking the visiting Reds to win by a score of 2-0 for the third game in a row as my accurate score selection.

Anytime goalscorer bettors should choose Mohamed Salah. He has scored in both games and has an incredible record against Manchester United, netting fourteen goals in eleven encounters.

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