- The Manchester United vs Liverpool prediction article will provide every detail on the upcoming match
- United will host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday
- The match will kick off at 1800EAT.
All eyes will be at Old Trafford on Sunday when Premier League arch-rivals Liverpool FC and Manchester United lock horns for the first time this season.
The eagerly anticipated match will also see Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag battle it out with Arne Slot for the second time in less than a month.
Slot had the last laugh earlier this month when he guided Liverpool to a 3-0 win over the Red Devils in a preseason friendly match played on August 4.
Therefore, his counterpart will do everything to win Sunday’s fixture to reduce the mounting pressure on his coaching stint with the Red Devils.
United, who occupy the 11th position on the standings at the moment, prepare for the blockbuster fixture on the back of a painful 2-1 defeat in the hands of a rejuvenated Brighton & Hove Albion side.
Danny Welbeck put Brighton ahead in the 32nd minute of that epic encounter which was staged at the American Express Stadium before Amad Diallo equalized in the hour mark.
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However, the situation got worse for Manchester United in injury time when Joao Pedro netted a clean header to ensure the Seagulls picked up the maximum points.
On the other hand, Liverpool head to Old Trafford feeling motivated after they fought hard to overcome Brentford 2-0 last weekend, their goals coming courtesy of Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
Slot and his charges are expected to dig deep to return to Merseyside with three points since most of Liverpool’s former coaches never registered a win in their first competitive matches against Manchester United.
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What time does Manchester United vs Liverpool start?
The match is scheduled to start at 6 PM Kenyan time on Sunday at Old Trafford Stadium.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News
The visitors have most of their players, with the exception of Curtis Jones (groin injury), fit and ready to play a role in this game.
However, it is unclear whether Italian winger Federico Chiesa will make his debut after joining the club in the recently closed summer transfer window.
Unlike the Reds, Manchester United’s squad has been depleted by injuries. Mason Mount (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Victor Lindelof (toe), Rasmus Hojlund (hamstring), Luke Shaw (calf) and new signing Leny Yoro are all currently at the treatment bay.
In addition, Manuel Ugarte, who joined the club last night will not feature because he was confirmed after the transfer deadline.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Diallo, Garnacho, Zirkzee
Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Trent, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Salah, Diaz, Jota
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Manchester United vs Liverpool Head-to-head
Manchester United and Liverpool have played against each other 64 times in all competitions with the latter managing 24 victories. Spoils were shared in 12 of those matches.
Meanwhile, in the recent five matches, Liverpool has won 2 with a similar number of games ending in a draw.
Manchester United: 28
Draws: 12
Liverpool: 24
Manchester United vs Liverpool Current Form
Manchester United: WLDWL
Liverpool: WWDWW
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Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction
Although Manchester United will be playing at home, they will find it hard to overcome the Reds, who have a razor sharp attack.
The leaking defense plus the high number of injured players, also makes this match a tricky one for the hosts.
However, Manchester United can still pick up the maximum points on Sunday since this fixture means a lot to them.
Football supporters should expect an intriguing game of football that may end with both clubs failing to keep a clean sheet.
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