The Super Sunday is all set to feature a high-voltage match between Manchester United and Liverpool. It’s been three weeks since Manchester United secured a thrilling 4-3 win against Liverpool, which eliminated the Klopp boys from the FA Cup quarterfinal.
The two teams once again meet tonight as Manchester United will welcome Liverpool to play the 31st game of the Premier League this season. Liverpool have a great chance this year to lift the league title. A win over Man United would take them to the top of the point table.
Meanwhile, it has become very difficult for Man United to enter the top four following their dramatic defeat against Chelsea last week.
Stats & Facts
- Man United’s recent Premier League records against Liverpool are below average. The Red Devils have won only one of their last 11 league meetings with Liverpool, where they lost six and tied the remaining four matches.
- Manchester United won the exact fixture last season against Liverpool. A win would see them winning consecutive home games against Liverpool for the first time since 2015.
- The match between Liverpool and Manchester United ended in a goalless draw in December. Liverpool have not failed to score in both league meetings with Manchester United since 2007.
- Since Man United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup, they would win back-to-back home games against Liverpool in the same campaign for the first time since the 2010-2011 campaign.
- Liverpool have won six of their last seven league games away from home.
Team News
Injuries have been a massive concern for Manchester United. They have been struggling with tons of injured players since the start of the season. Especially in defense, Manchester United have been missing several key players. Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia are the long-term absentees for the Red Devils. Moreover, Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans also picked up an injury during the match against Chelsea. As a result, Harry Maguire has to lead Man United’s defense along with newcomer Willy Kambwala.
Ten Hag benched Marcus Rashford during the match against Chelsea and played Antony. Antony’s performance has made him a strong contender to play tonight against Liverpool.
As for Liverpool, Joel Matip, Ben Doak, Stefan Bajcetic, and Thiago Alcantara are out of the squad due to their respective injury. However, Trent Alexander Arnold and Allison Backer have returned to training but this match comes too soon for them.
Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Kambwala, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Man United
Man United have been very inconsistent throughout the season. They could have easily won the match against Chelsea but conceded two goals in two minutes! It is no secret that Man United couldn’t perform well under pressure. It is a big challenge for Ten Hag to inspire his team following the defeat against Chelsea.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 4.80
Draw: 4.71
Liverpool: 1.63
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