The Premier League features a clash between two of its biggest teams this weekend as Liverpool lock horns with Erik ten Hag's Manchester United in a high-profile encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Liverpool are in fourth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Merseyside outfit defeated Brentford by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and are yet to hit their stride this season. The Red Devils slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester United have a good historical record against Liverpool and have won 91 out of the 242 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Liverpool's 81 victories.
- Manchester United have won only one of their last 12 matches against Liverpool in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline in the 2022-23 season.
- Liverpool have lost only one of their last six matches away from home against Manchester United in the Premier League - only Manchester City have more victories at Old Trafford than Liverpool in the history of the competition.
- Liverpool have won both their matches in the Premier League by a 2-0 scoreline and could win their first three matches of the league season without conceding a single goal for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool have started well under Arne Slot and will face their first big test under their new manager this weekend. Mohamed Salah has been impressive for his side this season and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Manchester United have shown flashes of their potential this season but have been inconsistent in recent months. Liverpool are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool
Manchester United vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Mohamed Salah to score - Yes