Manchester United vs Liverpool: 5-point preview

#4 Lukaku in a rich vein of form

Lukaku will be keen to continue his good form

After a mid-season slump, Romelu Lukaku has regained form and scored eight and assisted three in 11 matches in 2018. He has been accused of going missing in the big games, although he did his part in making things right by scoring one and setting up the other in their comeback win against Chelsea two weeks ago.

He also scored the equalizer in their thrilling win against Crystal Palace on Monday. Hence, his confidence is high and he will be hoping to contribute yet again against the Reds.

Interestingly, it was in the match against Liverpool at Anfield in October last year that his scoring run ended and his poor performances began. In that match, he was left alone and barely had any chances to score with Mourinho playing ten men behind the ball.

This time, at home, however, he will hope that he and fellow attackers are given more freedom to attack a somewhat shaky Liverpool backline.