Preview: Liverpool vs Manchester United

The stage is set for another fiery clash as Liverpool welcomes arch-rivals Manchester United to Anfield. With The Home Side comfortably sitting atop the Premier League table, their form and statistics suggest they will maintain their dominance in this eagerly anticipated fixture. For United, a team struggling to find its identity, this match represents an opportunity to play the spoiler. However, the odds are firmly stacked against them.

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Historic Opportunity for Liverpool's Manager

The last Liverpool manager to win both league matches against Manchester United in his debut season was back in 1937. Current boss Slot has a golden chance to replicate this feat, following the emphatic 3-0 victory at Old Trafford earlier this season.

Liverpool’s recent record against Manchester United is formidable. They’ve lost only one of their last 13 Premier League encounters with their bitter rivals (seven wins, five draws). That solitary defeat came in August 2022 at Old Trafford. Furthermore, United has failed to win any of their last eight league games at Anfield, a streak stretching back to 2016. Alarmingly, United has managed to score just one goal in those eight matches and has failed to find the net in their last five visits.

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United’s Dire Straits

United’s form continues to nosedive. They’ve suffered five league defeats in a single calendar month, a statistic not seen since 1962. Despite a managerial change earlier this season, the team has shown little improvement, leaving fans with diminished hopes of salvaging pride in this matchup.

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Salah’s Record-Breaking Form

Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool’s standout performer this season. The Egyptian forward has been involved in 30 Premier League goals (17 goals, 13 assists) and has set a record for contributing goals and assists in eight separate matches this campaign. This achievement marks Salah’s fifth season with 30+ goal contributions, tying him with Alan Shearer for the most in Premier League history.

Salah’s dominance against Manchester United is well-documented. He’s scored 12 goals and provided six assists against United, more than any other player in Premier League history.

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Liverpool’s Relentless Momentum

Sundays home team enters this fixture on a 23-match unbeaten run across all competitions (20 wins, three draws), the fifth-longest in the club’s storied history. They’ve scored at least two goals in each of their last 11 Premier League matches—a streak only surpassed during their 15-game scoring run in 2019.

While Liverpool’s stats are impressive, matches between these fierce rivals are rarely dictated by numbers alone. Manchester United will aim to disrupt the home team's rhythm, exploiting vulnerabilities in the home side’s defense. Liverpool’s backline remains a concern, with Joe Gomez ruled out due to injury. While Ibrahima Konaté has resumed training, his availability for the match remains uncertain.

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Key Absentees

Liverpool will miss Joe Gomez but could welcome back Conor Bradley and Dominik Szoboszlai. Manchester United faces a more challenging injury list, with Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelöf, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw all unavailable. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, however, return from suspension.

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Betting Odds and Tips

• Match: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
• Venue: Anfield
• Date & Time: Sunday, 5:30 PM
• Odds from Betsson: Liverpool 1.30 – Draw 6.20 – Manchester United 10.00

Given Liverpool’s superior form and United’s struggles, a home win with a -1 handicap at odds of 1.80 @ Betsson offers excellent value (4 units)

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Liverpool is primed to extend their dominance, but United’s unpredictable nature ensures this clash will be anything but dull. Football fans can expect drama, intensity, and perhaps a twist or two at Anfield this Sunday.

By The Tipster