Manchester United are looking to complete an English Premier League double over Liverpool when the two sides lock horns on Sunday at Old Trafford.
Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire were both on target as United beat Liverpool 2-1 in the reverse fixture at Anfield last October.
A win for Liverpool here could see them leapfrog their opponents into third place, while a defeat will see them drop into fifth on the log. United are currently in third place with 61 points, three more than the reds.
United are seeking a third consecutive league win following victories against Chelsea and Brentford ahead of this mouthwatering fixture. Liverpool are in the same boat after wins against Everton and Crystal Palace.
Liverpool have won just one of their last 12 matches against sides in the top three and will need a confidence boost if they are to maintain their impressive run of form.
Will United complete the league double over Liverpool to complete their quest of returning to Champions League football next season? Here is our predicted outcome of the match.
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What time does Man United vs Liverpool start?
The game kicks off at 5:30PM E.A.T at Old Trafford.
Man United vs Liverpool team news
Matheus Cunha and Luke Shaw are being assessed ahead of the game after picking up minor injuries, in the event they are unavailable – this brings room for Mazraoui and Mason Mount to feature.
Benjamin Sesko scored his 10th goal in the win against Brentford and will lead the attacking line here, with the ever reliable Bruno Fernandes and Mbeumo in support.
Aiden Heaven has been impressive in recent weeks and will retain his starting role in defense, while the rest of the team will remain unchanged.
For the visitors, Alexander Isak is hoping to score in back-to-back games for the first time in his Liverpool career. Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo will also start up front for the reds.
Mohamed Salah is unlikely to feature after picking up a minor injury last week and his spot could be taken by Jeremie Frimpong on the right flank.
Man United vs Liverpool head-to-head and current form
Both sides come into the game on the back of two consecutive wins, with either looking to capitalize on the good run of form.
United’s 2-1 defeat to Leeds is their only loss in their last five matches, while Liverpool have lost twice in that run – a pair of defeats to PSG in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Liverpool have been superior in the recent head-to-head matches, winning two of the last five with another two resulting in a stalemate. United have only beaten Liverpool once in the last seven attempts.
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Current form:
Man United – WWLDW
Liverpool – WWLWL
Man United vs Liverpool previous games
Man United vs Liverpool prediction
The last six matches between these two sides has produced over 2.5 goals and we can expect more of the same here.
With a respectable league finish on the line for both teams and a spot in Europe, both sets of managers are expected to attack freely throughout the encounter. United’s home advantage could play a role for the hosts here.
Prediction – Both teams to score – CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME!